Mining executives and diplomats have been assured of access to Australian ores and expertise under the new federal government.
Resources Minister Madeleine King held private meetings with international delegations at a mining conference in Sydney as police with sniffer dogs prowled the vast expo floor.
King vowed to back new gas and coal fields to combat the energy crisis. She also expressed support for the ongoing role of gas in powering mining and refining, which will support a net-zero emissions economy.
The Albanese government’s position on new coal and gas development is clear; the minister told the International Mining and Resources Conference….