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Mining & Resources
Competitive advantage for Indonesian coal industry
While Indonesian coal has become more attractive to international buyers due to its comparatively low price, recent regulatory changes that limit foreign mine ownership to 49% have led to some uncertainty in the industry. We had the chance to speak to Ben Lawson, Chief Development Officer, PT Apple Coal about the Indonesian coal market, anticipated…
26 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Case Study: Radio as a tool for health promotion
‘It’s not unusual to use radio as a tool for health promotion’ and ‘Radio for prisoners isn't that unusual either “. So what’s unique about The Jailbreak Radio Project? Jailbreak is a radio program for prisoners with a strategic health agenda. Funded by NSW Health the Jailbreak Health Project has developed health promotion for radio…
26 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Gender politics and Julia Gillard’s downfall
Australia last month said goodbye to the country's first female prime minister. Almost three years to the day after taking over leadership of the government, Julia Gillard was ousted on June 27 by former prime minister Kevin Rudd. Some may call it poetic justice, with Gillard having won the leadership following a similar coup on Rudd…
25 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
IMX interview: Mt Woods and the impact of magnetite on iron ore mining
IMX Resources' Mt Woods Project is a unique opportunity in the Australian magnetite industry as the infrastructure required to develop the project is already in place and being used by the company’s Cairn Hill mine. We had the chance to speak to Managing Director Neil Meadows about the current status of the magnetite project and…
25 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Delivering safe, successful, and interoperable ehealth systems
Improving patient care lies at the heart of eHealth interoperability. Yet, delivering the best possible outcomes depends on carefully planned and implemented systems integration and reliable health information governance. We had the chance to speak to Di Mantell, General Manager Facilities Management at Fiona Stanley Hospital in WA about overcoming boundaries in eHealth interoperability, ‘source…
25 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Paulo Castellari
Paulo Castellari is the Chief Executive of Iron Ore Brazil at Anglo American. Paulo joined the company’s Iron Ore Brazil business as Commercial Director in May 2011. He has been appointed to Chief Executive position in January 2012. Paulo has previously been the chief executive of Anglo American’s Phosphates and Niobium businesses in Brazil. He…
25 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Speaking notes: Achieving a globally competitive coal chain
In a recent interview with IMM Events, Andrew Woodley, Managing Director at Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique stated that "it is critical that we build a sustainable and well-respected industry made up of globally competitive mining and associated businesses." Andrew recently delivered a presentation at the 4th annual Mozambique Coal conference. His talk covered Rio Tinto's…
25 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Presentations: The market outlook for nickel
New Caledonia Nickel is the not-to-be-missed global industry gathering that attracts top level executives from the world’s major nickel companies and industry stakeholders. The business gathering that took place in Noumea in early July provided for a fantastic week of industry updates, case studies, technical presentations, and invaluable networking opportunities. We have made some of…
24 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Global nickel industry meets in New Caledonia
Despite the current slowdown of the global nickel market, the 2013 New Caledonia Nickel Conference held from 1-5 July 2013 in Noumea was again great success. The week brought together top level executives from major international nickel companies and industry stakeholders to discuss present challenges and future opportunities for the industry. Here is some feedback we…
24 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Paul Runge
Paul Runge is MD of the specialised consulting firm Africa Project Access. His company supplies approximately 120 companies and organisations with early alerts of projects across a broad range of sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a former diplomat, he served in Gabon and supervised projects in the Cape Verde Islands. He spent six years with…
24 Jul 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.
