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Mining & Resources
South Africa to foster economic growth through iron ore beneficiation
Earlier this year, the South African government gave local beneficiation of minerals a boost by introducing a research and development (R&D) tax incentive as part of the nation’s long-term economic strategy. The tax incentive, which will provide an income tax deduction of up to 50% to eligible companies, is designed to encourage improved local technology…
29 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
WA government outlines port railway engineering project
The details of a railway engineering project for Fremantle Port in Western Australia have been outlined by both federal and state government officials. An extension to the North Quay Rail Terminal will aim to reduce further port-related traffic in the area, with Australian engineering and construction company York Civil winning the contract. Deputy prime minister…
29 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Leadership skills for managers at new companies
If you've recently accepted a managerial position at a new company, you'll no doubt be keen to show your leadership skills from the outset. There are several challenges that managers must face when entering a different workforce, so asserting your authority quickly is going to be high up on the agenda. Here are some top…
29 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Industry experts deem Nickel Pig Iron innovations the most pressing issue for 2014
The global nickel market is currently facing a number of challenges and uncertainties. In the last edition of International Mining & Metals (IMM) Insights we asked our readers what they consider the most pressing issue the industry is facing in 2014. With 56% of the votes, Nickel Pig Iron (NPI) innovations clearly dominate the field.…
29 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Productivity of intermodal freight a balancing act: AusIntermodal 2013
The 13th AusIntermodal conference was held earlier this month, and the discussions from the range of speakers varied from the new changes to the Customs Act (1901) by the head of Australian Customers and Border Protection Service, Michael Pezzullo, to creating global standards for the productivity of the supply chain. Experts discussed the need for…
28 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
ALC boss talks of privatisation benefits
Article by David Sexton — Lloyds List Australia Oct 24, 2013 Privatising the Port of Melbourne could help the Victorian government develop the Hastings container terminal, Australian Logistics Council chief executive Michael Kilgariff says. Speaking this week at a Committee for the Economic Development of Australia lunch in Melbourne, Mr Kilgariff spoke of the importance…
28 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
How BC Iron grew from $6m to $550m market capitalisation in only 5 years
In only 5 years BC Iron has made the successful transition from exploration company to a 6 million tonne per annum iron ore operation. In the lead up to the Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast conference we had the chance to speak to the company’s Managing Director Morgan Ball about BC Iron’s enablers for…
28 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Can Myer and David Jones get online retail right?
After months of pressure Australia’s two biggest retailers, Myer and David Jones, are preparing their resources to integrate their traditional stores to a new online market. Myer has braced itself to offer up to 70, 000 products through its online store. David Jones also announced it will offer up to 90, 000 products. But competition…
25 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
New CEOs ‘should implement change quickly’
Becoming the new chief executive officer (CEO) of an organisation comes with a number of strategic decisions to make - but how quickly should you move to shift corporate resources after landing the job? New research by McKinsey and Company claims there are two ways to approach rearranging a business or product portfolio: acting quickly…
25 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Kleber Silva
Kleber Silva is the Head of Iron Ore Mining at Arcelor Mittal Global. Previously, he was the general manager of mining operations in Brazil. Prior to joining the group in 2006, he held the same position at the Brazilian mining company CVRD. From 1997 to 1999 Mr Silva was mine planning and operations specialist at Québec Cartier…
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