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Global resource nationalism is set to soften
Low commodity prices have fed a wave of nationalistic, and often populist, measures
InternationalProspects for global gas and coal markets in 2016
Gas and coal prices have fallen sharply amid lower demand despite production cutbacks
InternationalAustralia land sale block reflects regional tensions
The government has intervened to prevent a potential cattle land sale to China-based investors, citing security risks
AustraliaAustralia-Indonesia trade relationship faces barriers
While Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull seeks to boost ties with Indonesia, obstacles to trade expansion remain
AustraliaSpecialty commodities will not see global oversupply
Capital sources that financed the commodity boom are still suffering across the board
InternationalDollar will remain the main global reserve currency
US currency gains ground regardless of nascent challenge from renminbi
InternationalLithium will see rising global usage in batteries
Wider applications for lithium batteries are supporting the metal's usage
InternationalGlobal coal market will stay oversupplied
Cyclical and structural changes in global coal markets undermine confidence in the sector
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