The South Australian and Northern Territory governments have joined forces to welcome delegates at the Australia China Resources Symposium, in a bid to show off their rapidly expanding minerals and energy sectors.

 

South Australian Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Tom Koutsantonis, in partnership with Northern Territory Minister for Primary Industry, Fisheries and resources, Kon Vatskalis, jointly welcomed delegates to the Symposium Adelaide. 

 

Mr Koutsantonis said that while Western Australia was broadly recognised as the country’s leader in minerals and energy exports, South Australia and Northern Territory were rapidly becoming viable investment opportunities for China.

 

“We recognise that China is playing an increasingly important role in our overall economic development, with substantial growth in exports, education, migration and resources investment,” Mr Koutsantonis said.

 

Mr Koutsantonis said the South Australian Government had developed the SA/NT Alliance to host the event and promote business opportunities between China and central Australia.

 

“Together our regions are well-placed to serve as a central resource corridor to meet China’s requirements for key mineral commodities such as copper, uranium, iron ore, and base and precious metals,” Mr Koutsantonis said.

 

China Mining Club of Australia President Dr Hou Mingjin, Minister Counsellor Qiu Deya of the Chinese Embassy, and Mr Yu Yi, Vice Chairman of the China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers and Exporters, are among the 200 participants at the two-day Symposium at the Hilton Adelaide.