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International New Caledonia’s triple opportunity Nic Maclellan 10 December 2020 After weeks of protests, the Goro nickel smelter is up for grabs. Independence groups see the outcome as vital for the French dependency’s future National affairs The ghost of Lang Hancock David Lee 19 August 2020 Once again, a Western Australian government is at war with a stubborn mining entrepreneur International A threat to lives and culture Antonio Castillo 5 August 2020 Indigenous communities in Latin America are demanding more action in response to Covid-19 National affairs Invest with the best John Quiggin 29 January 2020 With governments failing to act, divesting from carbon-based fuel investments is more important than ever

National affairs “Wealthy, diversified and resilient.” Where’s the risk in that? Saul Eslake 28 May 2018 Revoking Adani’s environmental approvals won’t create “sovereign risk” (and nor would most other government decisions) Correspondents Palmer’s folly and the road to New Caledonian independence Nic Maclellan 26 May 2016 The closure of Clive Palmer’s Yabulu nickel smelter affects workers – and the political system – in New Caledonia as well as Townsville, writes Nic Maclellan National affairs Australia: much better than it looks! Tim Colebatch 2 September 2015 The numbers game | The good news in this week’s growth figures is hidden by the downturn in mining, writes Tim Colebatch Books & arts Digging into the resource curse Michael Gilding 5 March 2014 The life stories of four mining magnates illuminate where Australia’s economy is headed, writes Michael Gilding. The political and social effects could be profound