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America dominates the global financial system. The Middle East controls energy. And China, during the past 40 years, has created a vice-like grip on the mining, refining and production of global metals.  Source link

Some Samsung mobile phone users may be unable to call triple-0 in an emergency after Telstra announced testing had revealed more than 70 models were not connecting correctly. Source link

The federal government grants major project status to a joint US and Hong Kong mine in regional Victoria. Source link

The Australian share market falls after the spot price of gold and silver experienced their worst single day in years, all while solid corporate earnings on Wall Street drove the Dow Jones index to its highest level ever.  Source link

The NT government has opened an investigation into oil and gas giant Inpex after the company admitted it has been under-reporting potentially toxic emissions from its flagship Ichthys LNG plant on Darwin Harbour. Source link

Industry experts warn – despite improvements – Australia will fail to meet its housing targets if skills shortages and regulatory barriers are not addressed.  Source link

Australian critical minerals companies could expect more international and domestic investment in producing and processing following the deal, experts say, however, more investment is needed in refineries and magnet production.  Source link

Regional Express Airlines has found a buyer after the company went into voluntary administration last July. Source link

Trump’s remarks downplaying the threat of confrontation over Taiwan are highly significant for Australia. They should also shift the tone of much of the strategic discussion among China hawks on the prospects of imminent war. Source link

RACQ is facing allegations that more than half a million renewal notices were misleading or false, following an ABC investigation into its insurance arm. Source link