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'Success not assured' for Aussies in clean energy race

BHP says Australia will need up to 200 new copper and nickel mines by 2030. (Kim Christian/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia must ramp up mining of nickel and copper and support nuclear power to get ahead and stay ahead, resources heavyweight BHP says.

In a report launched on Monday, the mining giant delivers a warning about Australia's economic competitiveness and prosperity with the resources industry and governments at a crossroads on climate policy.

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