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Mining & Resources
China continues to play crucial role in Australia’s mining sector
China has always enjoyed a strong business relationship with Australia, particularly as the latter's mining industry rose to prominence. A recent analysis of Australian mineral exports to key Asian markets suggests this will continue to be the case. The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) released its latest export figures at the start of this month,…
11 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The increasing importance of automation in the mining sector
As one of the country's most important industries, mining in Australia needs to ensure it can evolve and adapt to keep up with competition. As expected, technology is playing a major part as the sector continues to shift and develop. Automation is one of the most disruptive technological developments in mining in recent years, and…
7 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Focus on gas infrastructure needed for Australia’s economic prosperity
As the wave of prosperity from Australia's mining boom peters out, the rise of other industries - such as gas - will rise to continue the country's economic growth, says Deloitte. The consulting firm's Deloitte Growth 25 (DG25) report picked out the new "growth wave" sectors in Australia most likely to carry on the country's…
4 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Where is the Asia-Pacific LNG market headed?
If Australia is to meet its target of becoming the world's largest producer of LNG by 2018 - as suggested by many experts - it's essential that the local LNG sector has the right infrastructure in place. This is especially crucial given that the demand for the energy source is set to surge in the…
2 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: JP Oosthuizen
JP Oosthuizen studied Metallurgical Engineering and began his career in 1991 at Vanderbilpark Steel Works in South Africa. He has also worked at Sishen Iron Ore Mine, Thabazimbi Iron Ore Mine and at Zincor Smelter and Refinery. Since 2009, JP has been involved in establishing the Exxaro iron ore commodity business at Exxaro Business Growth.…
2 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Africa Iron Ore – To beneficiate or not to beneficiate?
Last month, the International Mining and Metal Series (IMM) opened the doors to the inaugural Iron Ore Beneficiation Africa conference at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre in Johannesburg. In light of the South African Government’s recent strategies to identify a number of policies, legislations and incentives to enable beneficiation, this has quickly become an…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The World of Nickel – UBS’ View
Tom Price, Global Commodities Analyst from UBS Australia shares with us UBS' outlook on the trend in the nickel market*. Nickel’s recent spot price history features a trend-decline of 50% to US$6/lb, during 2011-13 – thereafter contained within a surprisingly volatile-free, tight trading range of just US$6.0-6.6/lb. Indeed, since 2011, this has been one of…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Georgi Slavov
Georgi Slavov joined Marex Spectron in January 2014 as the Head of the Basic Resources & Freight Research Group. His team is responsible for the fundamental analysis of key industrial commodities & freight markets. On a daily basis he is actively involved in direct dialogue with global brand companies including trading houses, investment banks and…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Industry leaders out in force to oppose mining tax
Three heavyweights from Australia's mining sector recently joined forces to oppose a new tax - one that is apparently detrimental to the industry and its companies - from coming into effect. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Business Council of Australia and the Minerals Council of Australia issued a joint statement on March 18,…
26 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Western Australia named world’s top mining investment hub
The strength of Western Australia's mining sector was once again highlighted after a recent survey ranked the state as the world's most attractive investment destination. Western Australia scored an overall 85.3 out of 100 in the latest Fraser Institute Survey of Mining Companies 2013, managing to stave off competition from the likes of Nevada (84.2) and…
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