Chinese premier's visit puts Australia's critical mineral ambitions in spotlight

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20240618  Li Qiang visits Fortescue Hazelmere research and development facility

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, left, visits the Fortescue Hazelmere hydrogen research hub in Perth, Western Australia, on June 18. (Pool photo via Reuters)

SHAUN TURTON, Nikkei staff writer

SYDNEY -- A visit by Chinese Premier Li Qiang to resource-rich Western Australia on Tuesday underscored the difficulty facing the Australian government as it attempts to build up its own supply chain for critical minerals in an industry dominated by China.

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