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Mining & 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…
21 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Transport issues kill Rio’s Mozambique dream
Rio Tinto has fessed up, acknowledging for the first time yesterday it is selling its Mozambican coal assets for the bargain-basement price of $50m. Rio’s planned exit from Mozambique was first flagged by Inside Coal in December so the only real surprise was the price. As one industry observer remarked: “$50m is less than salvage…
6 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Total Geology Method helps to improve efficiency in railway development
In the lead up to the ARA's 4th Annual Heavy Haul Rail Conference and Exhibition, we were joined by Greg O'Rourke, Executive Director - Rail at Engenium, to discuss the past, present and future of the Australian heavy haul rail sector, and the important role that engineering geological techniques play in successful railway development. How…
5 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Carbon tax repeal: What the industry is saying
Last week, the Australian government made one of its boldest moves in recent memory by abolishing the country's controversial carbon tax. Following through on one of Tony Abbott's main policies in his push for the prime ministerial office last year, the Senate voted 39 to 32 to end the tax, which had come into effect…
24 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
