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Fortescue takes Australia to court over mining tax

Kerry Hall | March 06, 2013 | 7:56 am Energy Australia Coal Iron Ore 

Iron ore miner Fortescue Minerals Group (ASX:FMG) appeared in Australia's High Court Wednesday to begin its challenge of the country's mining tax, reports News.com.au. The company argues the Minerals Resources Rent Tax (MRRT) breaches the constitution since it does not...

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