Australia, Nov. 27 -- The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC; Governor: HAYASHI Nobumitsu) signed on November 25 a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Queensland Government of Australia to build a comprehensive strategic partnership. The State of Queensland is endowed with a wealth of natural resources, including metallurgical coal*1 for steelmaking, natural gas, base metals, and critical minerals. JBIC has established a strong relationship with the Queensland Government through, for example, supporting coking coal projects involving Japanese companies. The government intends to enhance cooperation with Japanese companies in broad sectors, such as critical minerals, alumina, biomass, food and agriculture, renewable energy...