The federal treasurer orders another six companies to divest their holdings in Northern Minerals as concerns grow in Canberra that Chinese-backed investors are trying to seize control of the rare earths mining company.

Jim Chalmers has ordered six investors to dump shares in a rare earths mining company following concerns over Chinese influence over the company.

The Treasurer has intervened to force some Northern Minerals investors to sell their holdings, after previous orders were flouted.

The federal treasurer orders another six companies to divest their holdings in Northern Minerals as concerns grow in Canberra that Chinese-backed investors are trying to seize…

Six companies and individuals based in China, Hong Kong and the British Virgin Islands who dominate the investor base of rare earth miner Northern Minerals have been ordered by…

The treasurer ordered China-linked companies to divest of Northern Minerals to protect Australia's interests.

Die Regierung von Australien versucht, den Einfluss Chinas auf den Handel mit seltenen Erden zurückzudrängen. Zu spüren bekamen das nun Aktionäre eines Bergbauunternehmens.

Die Regierung von Australien versucht, den Einfluss Chinas auf den Handel mit seltenen Erden zurückzudrängen. Zu spüren bekamen das nun Aktionäre eines Bergbauunternehmens.

Canberra cites national interest concerns in critical minerals

Canberra directed six foreign investors tied to China to divest stakes in Northern Minerals, underscoring growing scrutiny of critical-minerals assets amid geopolitical tensions