METS to lead African way

摘要

Australia's arrival into Africa's resources narrative may have been little more than coincidence, but now the Australian Government has recognised the standing of Australians on the continent it is determined to make it a long-lasting relationship. The new Abbott Government's foreign policy catchphrase is "economic diplomacy", and if it wanted an example of just how successful this can be, it need look no further than the Australian mining industry's engagement with Africa.