Prosecutors in China are proceeding with a court case against four detained Rio Tinto executives, including Australian Stern Hu.
See http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/10/2816121.htm.
Australia wants transparency in Rio spy case
The Australian government has asked China to deal quickly and clearly with the trials of the four Rio Tinto employees accused of bribery and espionage.
See http://www.mineweb.com/mineweb/view/mineweb/en/page72068?oid=97902&sn=Detail&pid=92730.