China Games the Iron Ore Market
Recent gyrations in the price of iron ore, Australia’s biggest income earner, appear to be inexplicable. However, the fall in ore prices means the government could lose as much as A$25 billion in royalties over the next four years.
Treasurer Joe Hockey has resisted media calls for a government inquiry into the workings of the market, issuing only a short…
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