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Mining & Resources
Close-Up: Dr Scott Bensley
Dr Scott Bensley is currently the Principal Metallurgist Processing - Resource Development/Metallurgical Development, Rio Tinto Iron Ore. After graduating from Mineral Processing at the University of Queensland in 1993, Scott took a graduate metallurgist position at Tarong Coal near Nanango Queensland. During these first 2 years, he completed a 7 month secondment to the Century…
1 Oct 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Challenging times not a barrier for Moranbah North
Anglo America's Moranbah North longwall mine has been producing metallurgical coal since it opened in 1998. Located north west of Mackay within the Bowen Basin, the mine site has been producing 5-6 million tonnes of high quality hard coking coal for its customers; primarily steel manufacturers in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, India and throughout Europe. Late last year, it won…
22 Sep 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
3 interesting facts for gas turbine vibration issues
If you are a gas turbine engineer, solving vibration problems is an issue that you may be dealing with. We spoke with Chris White of SVT Perth and asked him to share 3 little facts on vibration implications for gas turbines. Did you know? Manufacturers own permissible acceptance test levels for most gas turbines are…
18 Sep 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Program launch: Mining South Australia
South Australia has a rich mining and resources industry which has shown unprecedented development over the years, with major operating mines increasing from 4 to 21 and 30 major developments reported to be currently underway.* With this mind, the 8th annual Mining South Australia conference will provide a timely update from some of South Australia’s key resource…
4 Sep 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Adam J Bond
Since early 2014, Adam J Bond has been Project Manager of Linc Energy’s SAPEX business, which holds all of the Company’s petroleum and mineral licences in South Australia. Adam is responsible for driving the exploration and development of Linc Energy’s vast shale oil and gas assets primarily in the Arckaringa Basin. Adam joined Linc Energy…
4 Sep 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Chinalco Yunnan Copper Resources’ view on Mount Isa
In the lead-up to the 9th Annual Exploring and Mining the Isa Conference, we had the chance to speak to Mr Paul Williams, Managing Director of Chinalco Yunnan Copper Resources about the developments of its projects in the Mount Isa region, and the company’s initiatives to engage with local stakeholders and the community. Mr Paul Williams shares…
2 Sep 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Peabody Energy reduces production at Burton Mine in Australia
The Burton Mine is Peabody's highest unit-cost operation, and production levels are not sustainable in the current market environment. Following negotiations with the contractor operator, production levels are expected to be reduced to approximately 1 million tons per year, as the operation targets lower-cost reserves using reduced fleets of equipment. Peabody also reduced its annual…
1 Sep 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Infographic: Sweden – EU’s leading iron ore producer
90% of the iron ore in Europe is produced by Sweden. As an important part of Sweden's export-dependent economy, mineral extraction activities are growing at an astonishing rate. Ore production is projected to be 120 tonnes by 2020, that's 75% more than in 2011. This infographic gives an overview of Sweden's mining sector. To find out…
27 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
BHP confirms demerger plans
Andrew Mackenzie, chief executive officer and Jac Nasser, chairman of BHP Billiton have shared their thoughts on why a demerger makes sense for the mining giant. BHP announced on Tuesday that it plans to launch a new, independent metals and mining company (currently known as ‘NewCo’) which will take ownership of all of BHP’s non-core…
25 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The Scandinavian take on heavy haul rail
Thomas Nordmark, Rail Road Specialist at LKAB Business & Technology Development – Sweden talks about the similarities of railway operations in Sweden and Australia, and the challenges of increasing axle-load for freight rail in Scandinavia. Sweden and Australia represent, on the face of it, two very different operating environments – however there are undoubtedly common…
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