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Upon completion, the Mardie Salt and Potash Project (the Project) will be the largest in Australia and the third largest globally.  Securing finance for the major Project was challenging for this reason. There hasn't been a salt project of this size developed in Australia in 25 years, making it difficult to estimate construction costs, technical risks and environmental concerns. We provided BCI Minerals with a $160 million loan with an 11-year tenor in 2023 to fund the construction and initial operational readiness of the Project’s salt first component. Learn more about the support we provided here: https://loom.ly/PnXQEzQ  #ExportFinanceAustralia #Finance

Our March edition of World Risk Developments is now available. Explore insights into the latest global economic trends from our economists, including: - US tariffs taking effect in Australia - robust tourism supporting continued Australian services export growth - high global debt straining economic resilience across the world - plus much more. Read the full edition here: https://loom.ly/FKrg2K0 Cassandra Winzenried Tanya Morjanoff Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) Export Council of Australia Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade #WRD #economics #export

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As part of the Australian High Commission’s Forum on building resilient clean energy supply chains, our General Manager, Institutional, Daniel Smart, joined a panel discussion on increasing Australia-UK cooperation to create more sustainable supply chains. It was a great opportunity to highlight how we are supporting this mission, through the support we provide for critical minerals, low emission technologies and renewable energy projects in Australia and across the Indo Pacific.

Thank you to our Berne Union Regional Cooperation Group colleagues for a week of productive discussions. Collectively, Berne Union members provide around US$2.5 trillion in payment risk protection to banks, exporters and investors each year – playing a critical role in facilitating global trade and investment. Together, we are committed to supporting strategic priorities that strengthen economic security, enhance regional resilience and drive sustainable growth. We look forward to building on these engagements to deepen collaboration, align on shared priorities and explore new opportunities to support businesses worldwide. Read more here: https://loom.ly/Gist00w HKECIC - Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) New Zealand Export Credit (NZEC) Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (Ksure) Export-Import Bank of Thailand SINOSURE ECGC Limited Taipei Export-Import Bank of China (TEBC) John Hopkins Amanda Copping Nic Frankham Sonia Kammel (FCPA)(GAICD) Ashlee Brady Bernadette Smith Eleanor Brophy George Pettifer Nicole Naupari

Yesterday, our Chair, Debra Hazelton GAICD, and Managing Director & CEO, John Hopkins, welcomed fellow members to the formal Berne Union Regional Cooperation Group CEO meeting. We heard insightful remarks from Yuichiro Akita, President of the Berne Union, followed by a presentation from Paul Heaney, Secretary-General of the Berne Union, on the evolving trade environment and the role of export credit agencies in supporting economic resilience. Our Chief Financial & Operating Officer, Sonia Kammel (FCPA)(GAICD), and our Chief Investment Officer, Amanda Copping, led two engaging panel discussions. The first, ‘Building partnerships between export credit agencies – models for success,’ explored best practices for collaboration. The second, ‘Supply chain security – challenges and what you’re doing to encourage companies to address them,’ sparked productive conversations among attendees.   It was a valuable day of discussions centred around strengthening partnerships, aligning strategic priorities and identifying new opportunities to support global trade. Nic Frankham Ian Gates Ashlee Brady Bernadette Smith Eleanor Brophy George Pettifer Nicole Naupari

Yesterday, the Berne Union Regional Cooperation Group CEO level meeting officially commenced. Our Managing Director & CEO, John Hopkins, met with leaders from the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC), Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (Ksure), New Zealand Export Credit (NZEC) and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) to explore opportunities for deeper bilateral cooperation, knowledge sharing and collaboration on global trade and investment.  We discussed key priorities shaping the future of export finance, including support for the energy transition, infrastructure investment and strengthening regional trade partnerships. Amanda Copping Nic Frankham Ian Gates Ashlee Brady Chris Gianotti Caroline Joo, CFA Bernadette Smith Eleanor Brophy George Pettifer Nicole Naupari

We’re proud to be hosting the 13th Berne Union Regional Cooperation Group (RCG) CEO level meeting this week. As the leading global association for the export credit agency (ECA) and investment insurance industry, it is an important meeting for us to support collaboration across ECAs and other global financiers.  Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to bring everything together and we’re looking forward to kicking off the event today.  Eleanor Brophy George Pettifer Nicole Naupari

We’re proud to be named one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women! This recognition from Great Place To Work highlights organisations that ‘drive real change for women at work.’ At Export Finance Australia, we know that diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and we take great pride in creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for our people and take great pride in investing in our women’s success.  Learn more about working at Export Finance Australia here: https://loom.ly/4Ry0sGg

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day this Saturday, 8 March, today we welcomed Danielle Dobson, Director of Code Conversations and author of Breaking the Gender Code.  Danielle shared insights from her research on the hidden codes that shape our lives and offered a practical framework for individuals to implement that helps ensure everyone feels seen, valued and empowered to perform at their best, with a focus on the importance of inclusion for everyone in the workplace.  #IWD2025