miningmx
TODAY In Markets ›
Still no official proof on the espionage Rio Tinto executives are accused of committing.

RELATED STORIES


» China confirms Rio Tinto staff arrests
» Rio exec arrested in China on spy suspicions
» Australia demands China detentions explanation

Australia in for long haul on Rio spy drama

Reuters | Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:00
[miningmx.com] -- THE Australian government is prepared for a "long haul" in dealing with China's detention of a senior Australian mining executive on suspicion of stealing state secrets, foreign minister Stephen Smith said on Sunday.

Smith, speaking to reporters in Perth, added that Chinese authorities had still not revealed to Australia any evidence in support of their decision a week ago to detain four Rio Tinto employees, including its top iron ore salesman in China, Australian Stern Hu, on suspicion of espionage.

The affair has cast a shadow over Australia-China relations.



USER COMMENTS () Click to View
COMMENT
SHARE
E-MAIL
PRINT
Add Your Comment
No bad language or hate speech please.

facebook de.li.cious Digg
Most Read
Commented
Ed's Choice
  1. »Imperial Crown Trading vies for part of Sishen
    by Allan Seccombe | 18 Mar 2010 16:44
  2. »Aurora fighting rising tide of discontent
    by Miningmx reporter | 19 Mar 2010 08:55
  3. »Smelter contracts puts Eskom in dilemma
    by Miningmx team | 18 Mar 2010 10:01
  4. »ANC tentacles in Sishen mineral rights
    by Jan de Lange | 18 Mar 2010 08:59
  5. »MPs want details on Eskom deals
    by Troye Lund | 19 Mar 2010 14:32
  1. » Pallinghurst maps aggressive growth plans
    by Allan Seccombe | 17 Mar 2010 15:27
  2. » ANC tentacles in Sishen mineral rights
    by Jan de Lange | 18 Mar 2010 08:59
  3. » First Uranium shake up marks fund raising
    by Allan Seccombe | 12 Mar 2010 14:51
  4. » South Africa slips to 4 in gold rankings
    by Allan Seccombe | 12 Mar 2010 13:03
  5. » JSE probes ArcelorMittal conduct
    by Jan de Lange | 09 Mar 2010 11:20
  1. » Imperial Crown Trading vies for part of Sishen
    by Allan Seccombe | 18 Mar 2010 16:44
  2. » South Africa slips to 4 in gold rankings
    by Allan Seccombe | 12 Mar 2010 13:03
  3. » ETF threat hangs over gold
    by Allan Seccombe | 08 Mar 2010 18:01
  4. » Kumba's play for Sishen hits a hurdle
    by Allan Seccombe | 17 Mar 2010 16:39
  5. » AngloGold gets serious
    by Allan Seccombe | 11 Mar 2010 15:51
More news from Markets
  • › Metal markets bleed for Rio Tinto
  • › SA currency losing gusto in '09
  • › Zuma: Don't worry about mines
  • › Australia pressures China on Rio detention
  • › Metmar seals deal with Minιro Zinc
  • › Nationalisation debate far from over
  • › Australia in for long haul on Rio spy drama
  • › Xstrata won't add £5bn sweetener
  • › Negotiators trying to resolve hostage drama
  • › The right man for Anglo
    • special reports
    News Alert! Subscribe to our Free News Alert
    multimedia

    Multimedia

    LATEST PODCAST | Pallinghurst steps up its game | 18 Mar 2010 - › More
    The MiningMX team delves deeper into the improved results of Gem Diamond and looks at Pallinghurst R ... Listen ›
    RADIO WRAP | More ›
  • › First Uranium rescue plan good for Simmers too - Bernard Swanepoel |
  • › Chamber's proposal gives an "almost bearable" alternative - Dick Kruger, CoM |
    • podcastsPodcasts
    Big opinions by big guys.     RSSRSS Feeds
    News delivered really simply.
    jobsJobs
    Current listings.     eventsEvents
    Current listings.
    jseJSE Listed stocks
    Real time resources data.
    special reportsFREE News Alert!
    Subscribe to our News Alert