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Mining & Resources
Tough mining industry could prompt shifts in strategy
The tough global mining industry is causing operators around the world to review and adjust their expectations, according to this year's 'Mine report' from consulting firm PwC. The 2014 Mine report reveals that the biggest mining companies from around the world collectively struggled last year, and in fact, 2013 was one of the worst years…
10 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Metallurgical Coal Market Outlook with CRU Group
For a few years, Metallurgical Coal was a very attractive commodity for investors and mining companies. As rapid demand growth met with supply disruptions in Australia, the prices for metallurgical coal rose at very high levels. For a couple of years, prices were two to three times of the production costs for some companies. The…
5 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Program launch: Mining NSW
Mining is a major contributor to New South Wales’ economic and social independence. The overall positive outlook for the NSW minerals industry is the product of prospective geology, well-developed infrastructure, low average operating costs, use of leading-edge exploration and mining technologies and the availability of a skilled workforce*. Statistics from NSW Mining show that in 2011/12,…
4 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
How robotic trucks are assisting mining in the Pilbara
As the driving force of Australia's mining industry, it is essential that those involved with mining in the Pilbara have access to the newest technology and tools. If the latest machines to arrive in the Western Australian hub are anything to go by, the Pilbara is well on track to continue leading the sector. Mining…
26 May 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The future of Indonesian coal: Q&A with Ben Lawson
Earlier this year, Indonesia’s State-Owned Enterprises Ministry issued a regulation that requires all mining companies to dig deeper to explore the possibility of new mineral resources. The director of the new mineral education program, Paul Lubis said Indonesia had estimated coal reserves of 130 billion metric tons, or enough to last for the next 100…
21 May 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Perspectives from a successful NT Explorer: Emmerson Resources
In the lead up to the 2014 Mining the Territory forum, we had the chance to lead an interview with Mr Rob Bills, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Emmerson Resources Pty Ltd. He will be delivering a presentation at the forum. Here he shares with us Emmerson Resources' latest project developments and his views…
19 May 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation | Healthcare | Mining & Resources | Transport & Logistics
Budget 2014: The winners and losers
Treasurer Joe Hockey announced the much-anticipated 2014 Federal Budget last night, and as expected, it was followed up with comment and debate from industries across the country. While some sectors stand to benefit from extra funding and support, others will be left disappointed at cuts and reforms that could make things even more difficult in an already…
14 May 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Fabrizio Perilli
Fabrizio Perilli is the Chief Executive Officer, Development and Construction for the Toga Group, responsible for the overall strategy and performance of the division. He has over twenty years of experience in project management and has been responsible for a number of major developments across Australia and overseas with a value in excess of $5billion. Fabrizio will…
30 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Russia’s growing capacity of coal terminals in seaports
Russia's energy industry has been in the spotlight lately. Political tension aside, Russia's Energy Minister recently announced that there will be long-term growth for the capacity of coal terminals in Russian seaports. What does this mean for Russia and its Asia-Pacific coal and shipping counterparts? We caught up with Georgi Slavov, Head of Basic Resources Research Group…
30 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: The Hon Dr. Esperança Bias
The Honourable Dr. Esperança Bias is the Minister for Mineral Resources of Mozambique. She has been in this role since 2005, and prior to that, she was the Deputy Minister for the Mineral Resources and Energy of Mozambique for five years. She graduated with a degree in Economics from the Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique…
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