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Mining & Resources
Transport issues kill Rio’s Mozambique dream
Rio Tinto has fessed up, acknowledging for the first time yesterday it is selling its Mozambican coal assets for the bargain-basement price of $50m. Rio’s planned exit from Mozambique was first flagged by Inside Coal in December so the only real surprise was the price. As one industry observer remarked: “$50m is less than salvage…
6 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Total Geology Method helps to improve efficiency in railway development
In the lead up to the ARA's 4th Annual Heavy Haul Rail Conference and Exhibition, we were joined by Greg O'Rourke, Executive Director - Rail at Engenium, to discuss the past, present and future of the Australian heavy haul rail sector, and the important role that engineering geological techniques play in successful railway development. How…
5 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Morbidity, recidivism and re-incarceration for at-risk populations in correctional settings
Transition programmes are designed to equip prisoners with the skills and support to manage their transition from prison to the community. Creating person-centred programs with long-lasting impact continues to be a difficult challenge, particularly when we consider the multiple and complex care needs of many prisoners. In the lead up to the 5th Annual Correctional Services…
5 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Opinion: The future of driverless trains
James Horton, Senior Architect at Ajilon Consulting discusses the future of driverless trains. The next ten years look exciting for the future of driverless trains. Key implementations will occur in both passenger and heavy haul operations. At the end of ten years the industry should have enough operational information to validate that this technology has…
4 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Balancing Resource and Expectations Effectively: Hospital Procurement 2014
For the fourth successive year, the “Who’s Who” of Australian Hospital Procurement gathered at the Menzies Hotel in Sydney for the National Hospital Procurement conference, to exchange updates and opinions over progressions in the practice over the last year. Sessions focused on a number of key areas including outsourcing, tendering, supplier/purchaser relationship management, data warehousing, waste…
1 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
A more collective approach is required for rail asset management
On the 23rd June 2014, the inaugural RISSB's Rail Asset Management workshop was held in Sydney in front of broad range of industry. There was representation from rail operators, asset owners, constructors, consultants, suppliers and government which provided a real balance to the day. The workshop looked into various aspects of Asset Management. The morning sessions covered…
30 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsTechnology
Dark economy, money laundering, the next universal currency – Cryptocon Sydney a great success
The inaugural Cryptocurrency Summit and Barcamp was a great success, thanks to all our knowledgeable and charismatic speakers and delegates. The two-day event took place at the Park Royal Hotel in Sydney on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th July, bringing together over 60 cryptocurrency experts, technology gurus and Bitcoin enthusiasts. Conversations were not confined by…
29 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Is medical tourism a viable industry for Australia to specialise in?
Having been for a while somewhat a niche in the international healthcare industry, medical tourism is a burgeoning business around the globe. As it is still in its infancy, however, precise data on the sector is yet to be collated. That said, the early signs shown in the industry are certainly promising, as can be evidenced…
28 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Carbon tax repeal: What the industry is saying
Last week, the Australian government made one of its boldest moves in recent memory by abolishing the country's controversial carbon tax. Following through on one of Tony Abbott's main policies in his push for the prime ministerial office last year, the Senate voted 39 to 32 to end the tax, which had come into effect…
24 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The importance of innovation – Birth of Laing O’Rourke’s Engineering Excellence Group
Innovation plays a vital part in moving Australian rail forward. The Engineering Excellence Group created by Laing O’Rourke is an example that our industry recognises the importance of innovation, and is doing what we can to actively support the rail sector. Stephen Pascall, Rail Sector Lead Australia Hub at Laing O'Rourke joined us in the…
23 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
