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Mining & Resources
Australian mining projects lose value
Project management skills in the mining engineering sector may become more important as resources businesses look to glean extra value from initiatives. The total value of resources projects across Australia dropped in the three months to June 2013, a new report has revealed. Deloitte's quarterly Investment Monitor showed the sector experienced a fall for the…
9 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Press Release: Five Steps to Deliver Improved Supply Chain Efficiency in NSW
ALC Press Release 8 August 2013 Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Managing Director, Michael Kilgariff, today told delegates at the NSW Transport Infrastructure Summit that it was time to deliver on five key initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency in the state, particularly in Sydney. “Sydney is the most critical link in Australia’s domestic and international…
8 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Press Release: Five Steps to Deliver Improved Supply Chain Efficiency in NSW
ALC Press Release 8 August 2013 Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Managing Director, Michael Kilgariff, today told delegates at the NSW Transport Infrastructure Summit that it was time to deliver on five key initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency in the state, particularly in Sydney. “Sydney is the most critical link in Australia’s domestic and international…
8 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Technology
Technologies driving change in mining
A recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute identified 12 technologies that could pilot economic changes and disruptions in the near future. The chart below show the estimated potential economic impact of technologies across sized applications in 2025. Though these technologies do not have a direct impact on mining, they play a role in mining’s…
8 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Tackling female leadership
Women often face different challenges as leaders than men, with women in power sometimes pigeon-holed as being either too much of a pushover or ruling with an unwavering iron fist. However, neither of these labels will garner much respect in the workplace, meaning women need to take on a leadership style that not only stays…
7 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Bert Koth
Bert Koth is a Director of Denham Capital, responsible for origination, analysis, structuring and execution of investments for the Metals & Minerals Deal Team. He joined Denham in 2008. Denham Capital focuses its investments in three sectors: Oil & Gas, Metals & Minerals, and Power & Renewables. It is an energy and resources private equity…
6 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
How to manage high-potential employees
A big part of a manager's job is to identify who is contributing to the overall success of the company and who needs to pull their socks up.However, the temptation is to concentrate too much on the staff members who need the most help, while allowing high-potential employees to regulate themselves.While they may enjoy the…
6 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The future of uranium and nuclear energy in Australia
Following the Queensland government’s decision to allow uranium mining in the State, the 2013 Exploring & Mining the Isa conference will discuss the potential for uranium mines in the region. In the lead up to the forum, we had the chance to interview our key speaker Michael Angwin about the current status of the uranium…
5 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Achieving better Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a term that refers to a person's ability to perceive, manage and understand their emotions, as well as those of other people. Having a high EI has obvious benefits, enabling you to navigate your interpersonal relationships more easily, while also enabling you to evaluate what makes you happy or unhappy. Traditionally,…
5 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Current challenges confronting correctional health services
According to a story reported by the ABC, a recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare "indicates Australian prisoners have much higher rates of mental and physical health issues than among the general population". This report also stated that "37% of prisoners about to be released said their health was a lot…
5 Aug 2013, 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.
