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Mining & Resources
Africa Iron Ore – To beneficiate or not to beneficiate?
Last month, the International Mining and Metal Series (IMM) opened the doors to the inaugural Iron Ore Beneficiation Africa conference at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre in Johannesburg. In light of the South African Government’s recent strategies to identify a number of policies, legislations and incentives to enable beneficiation, this has quickly become an…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The World of Nickel – UBS’ View
Tom Price, Global Commodities Analyst from UBS Australia shares with us UBS' outlook on the trend in the nickel market*. Nickel’s recent spot price history features a trend-decline of 50% to US$6/lb, during 2011-13 – thereafter contained within a surprisingly volatile-free, tight trading range of just US$6.0-6.6/lb. Indeed, since 2011, this has been one of…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Georgi Slavov
Georgi Slavov joined Marex Spectron in January 2014 as the Head of the Basic Resources & Freight Research Group. His team is responsible for the fundamental analysis of key industrial commodities & freight markets. On a daily basis he is actively involved in direct dialogue with global brand companies including trading houses, investment banks and…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Close-Up: John Rogerson
John Rogerson was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) in 2008. He has been with the ADF since October 1994 as General Manager (Operations), and was appointed Deputy Chief Executive and Director of the Foundation’s Good Sports program in 2000. During this time, the Good Sports program expanded from a research…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Improvements needed for rural healthcare in Australia
The discrepancies in the health and wellbeing of those in urban and rural communities are still a cause for concern, and more work needs to be done to close the gap. That is the underlying message of a new report from the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA), which also calls for more community participation…
31 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Educating and empowering young people in the justice system
Last week, key state government representatives and youth justice organisations came together at the 5th Annual National Juvenile Justice Summit, and joined in discussions on emerging developments in juvenile justice, including intervention, diversion and rehabilitation programs, risk assessment and risk management training for staff working in the youth justice and community workforce, Indigenous youth programs, education…
31 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Making mental health a crucial part of student welfare
University students are perhaps one of the most stressed demographics in any country. The constant pressure of assignments and exams, an ever-increasing loan debt and the notion that their entire future is on the line can really stack up. If the proper care and attention is not provided for these often vulnerable individuals, they can…
31 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Creating a sustainable carer pool for Australia’s out-of-home care children
The future of Australia’s out-of-home care children is looking more promising following the Victorian government’s initiative on pumping $128 million into the out-of-home care services. To create a sustainable carer pool remains a challenge for those working towards a better living environment for these children. Katie Hooper, CEO of Foster Care Association of Victoria shares…
28 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
What’s in the pipeline for LNG? Spotlight on Fluxys LNG terminal in Zeebrugge
Fluxys' LNG terminal in Zeebrugge has been in operation for over 25 years and their LNG Projects Manager, Dirk Nous*joins us to discuss what's in the pipeline for LNG demand and infrastructure requirements. Can you briefly update us on the current supply and demand for LNG? Dirk Nous: The worldwide prices of LNG are driving…
27 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Education
Campus Watch for a safer student environment
Alcohol abuse among students can be a major cause of social disorder in their campus life. David Richardson, Director of Student Services from University of Otago, joins us for a conversation on how the Campus Watch initiative can change student culture and attitudes and create a safer campus environment. The University of Otago has implemented…
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