Given the perception the China now might have that Australian...

Given the perception the China now might have that Australian “national champions” (such as Rio and BHP) are off limits, it seems likely that strategic resource investments will now be directed towards mid-cap companies like Fortescue, Mt Gibson, Roc Oil, PanAust and so on. Such companies offer the dual benefits of greater investment bang-for-the-buck and less regulatory concern than their much larger listed brethren. (To read more on the potential of four leading iron ore juniors, see today's feature by Tim Treadgold, Fab four iron ore juniors get a leg up.)