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Mining & Resources
Mineral sands supply – do we have enough? An interview with Reg Adams
For the last few years, the gaze of many TiO2 feedstock producers has been firmly fixed on the demand trends of pigment and - further along the value chain - paint. So much so, that other market forces have gone out of focus. As feedstock demand trends rebound from a recent downturn, prices remain firm,…
6 Feb 2020, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Technology
Ensuring medicines safety in digital health innovation
Electronic medication management is becoming increasingly embedded in our health system and has already had a meaningful impact on prescribing decisions, safety, workflow efficiencies, quality assurance and audit capacity. Whilst there is growing consensus that the advent of digital platforms in medical practice is a positive development for the sector, it does raise a number…
6 Feb 2020, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Why all mining companies need to take climate action now – an interview with Clyde Russell
It’s certainly true that the ongoing climate dispute has divided us as a nation. There are the staunch environmentalists who proclaim that we are on the verge of human extinction. The avid 'climate deniers' who (on the merit of their intuition alone) profess to have greater credibility than the 13,000 academic papers which support climate…
5 Feb 2020, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Increasing capacity at Australia’s largest bulk export port – a Port of Port Hedland case study
As demand for Australia’s iron ore and other minerals continues to grow, so too does the demand for shipping and port capabilities. For the Port of Port Hedland – Australia’s largest bulk export hub – the recent prospect of an iron ore boom had the potential to be felt profoundly. In the 2019 calendar year…
5 Feb 2020, by Amy SarcevicFood & Agriculture
Robotics in agriculture – where are we now and where are we headed?
Australia's agtech sector has seen impressive growth in recent years, with $1.7 billion worth of venture capital spent in 2017; and a further string of VC megadeals continuing the momentum well into 2018 and 2019. Robotics has been at the forefront of this growth with some notable innovations – both already on shelves and in the pipeline. Vegetable…
4 Feb 2020, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Mineral sands capital raise – here’s what you need to know
With more than half of ASX-listed mineral sands companies showing gains of up to 200 percent in recent years, now has never been a better time to invest in commodities like zircon, TiO2 and ilmenite. But does that mean resource investors are putting their hands in their wallets for mineral sands projects more than ever?…
24 Jan 2020, by Amy SarcevicUncategorised
Major curriculum overhaul looking likely
Professor Geoff Masters, the person behind a proposed curriculum overhaul for New South Wales has so far racked up “considerable support” from teachers for his suggested redesign, which is due for finalisation this year. Since the release of his interim report in October last year, Masters has received more than 700 submissions providing feedback on…
23 Jan 2020, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance
The danger of unregulated loan products
Buy now pay later (BNPL) loans and other financial products that fall outside of ASIC’s regulatory regime are damaging pubic financial health and may harm the broader economy if left unregulated, warns Chief Executive of the Consumer Action Law Centre, Gerard Brody. The last few years have seen a significant growth in uptake of these loans…
16 Jan 2020, by Amy SarcevicTechnology
Australia must forge its own agtech techniques, not rely on US
From popular culture to military strategy, Australia has always drawn a lot of influence from the USA. But when it comes to deriving data for agtech, digital agriculture and smart farming, the country needs to carve its own path, says Dr. Andrew Moore of CSIRO. “In Australia, there is currently a ~$9billion per annum opportunity…
15 Jan 2020, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance
Lifting barriers to regtech innovation in responsible lending
Regtech innovation is currently being stifled by industry uncertainty, despite being a crucial tool in the responsible lending landscape, according to Lisa Schutz of Verifier. “The need to automate affordability assessment has never been stronger. In fact, it’s one of the greatest points of friction in any loan application. But at the moment we’re seeing…
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