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BHP's bid for OZ reignites interest in central Australia

BHP's takeover bid for OZ Minerals is being driven by the hunt for battery metals such as copper and nickel but it's also one of several developments which could inject life into the remote and dormant heart of Australia.

Tim Treadgold
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The attraction to BHP of OZ starts with copper and gold mines at Prominent Hill and Carrapateena in South Australia. But a more valuable asset could turn out to be the West Musgrave nickel and copper...

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