This is a quote from a recent article since the Foreign Investment Review Board approved the JV for Goongarrie near Kalgoorlie, it's very interesting to see EFA had a part to play in arranging this hookup:

FIRB green-lights Japanese investment in Ardea nickel plan:


"An interesting backdrop to the compelling mining hook-up is how an unsolicited email from Sumitomo to Ardea expressing initial interest in the project, in conjunction with an introduction between the latter and Mitsubishi originated from the Federal Government-owned Export Finance Australia, has resulted in the three parties linking arms to develop the world-class operation to help meet the market’s need for quality-grade critical minerals."

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