西澳矿业投资研究

Research on Mining Investment in Western Australia

澳大利亚西澳州矿产资源丰富、法律体系完善、投资环境成熟,是全球最佳的矿业投资地之一。2014年中国从澳大利亚进口铁矿石达5.48亿吨。中国企业"走出去"参与澳大利亚等地的矿业开发有利于国家的经济安全。文章研究了西澳的矿业投资环境、矿业法律规定、矿业投资主要流程及重点环节。对投资西澳矿业提出相关建议:(1)尽职调查应充分全面;(2)重视人力资源成本;(3)重视原住民等第三方权利;(4)关注环境问题;(5)抓住战略机遇期推进矿业开发。

As one of the world＇s best mining investment, Western Australia is characterized by mineral-rich, sound legal system, and mature investment environment. In 2014, China imported 548 million tons of iron ore from Australia. This paper argues that Chinese enterprises＇ participating in mineral exploitation in foreign countries such as Australia is conducive to the nation＇s economic security. This paper mainly focuses on mining investment environment, the rule of mining law, and the main process and the key link of mining investment in Western Australia. On this basis, relevant suggestions are put forward as follows. First, we should conduct a due diligence in a full and comprehensive way. Second, we should attach great importance to both human resource cost and the rights of the third parties including aborigines. Third, we need to be concerned about the environment and catch the strategic opportunity period. By doing so, we will be able to promote the development of mining industry.