China has made major investments in Africa, mainly in the natural resources sector.
The role of the resources sector in sustainable development is indisputable.
Ultimately, the mushrooming growth of Australia's resources sector and rapid coastline development may render much of Burke's rhetoric moot.
Australian shares dropped 1.37% as the rout in commodities continued to hit the country's large resources sector.
"Ian combines a prodigious knowledge of the resources sector, keen policy instincts and great advocacy skills," Pearson said.
"Ian is much admired in the resources sector for his deep knowledge of and affinity for the sector," Udd said.
Ciobo told ABC Radio the Chinese steel industry could be good for other parts of the resources sector.
Philip began his career in the human resources sector in 1984, going onto join Accor in 1998.
"The current state of commodity prices is having a major impact across the resources sector, including Queensland Nickel.
But in a March 18 report, the World Bank said regulatory uncertainty, specifically in the resources sector, could slow growth.
Qatar Imperils Big Merger of Commodity Companies | A huge merger in the natural resources sector is close to falling apart.
