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Barnett expects Chinese investment

AS speculation over Fortescue Metals Group continues, Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett said there’s “no doubt” the Chinese would continue to invest in the state’s iron ore sector.

Kristie Batten
WA Premier Colin Barnett said ditching the iron ore inquiry preserved the state's reputation in China.

WA Premier Colin Barnett said ditching the iron ore inquiry preserved the state's reputation in China.

Barnett told reporters in Perth yesterday that not going ahead with an iron ore inquiry had preserved WA’s reputation in China. “I don’t think it was a well-founded proposal,” he said, despite being...

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