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Mining & Resources
The Atlantic Basin thermal coal markets – The present and the future
We recently had the opportunity to catch up with the president of Doyle Trading Consultants (DTC), Ted O'Brien, to find out his view on the current and future outlook of the Atlantic Basin thermal markets. Ted joined DTC in the Colorado office in 2007 and moved to open the New York City office in 2008.…
25 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Russia is no tough market for Western miners – Tigers Realm Coal explains why
It has become increasingly difficult for mining companies from the West to invest in new resources in Russia. But Tigers Realm Coal (TIG) are breaking the mould and leading the way, after securing their funding for the Amaam coking coal development in Russia's far eastern province of Chukotka. We had the chance to catch up…
16 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Oil and gas workers need to step up
With Australia's resources sector going through substantial change, oil and gas operators in the country will need to ensure their employee training initiatives can keep up with the speed of developments. This is the main finding from Deloitte's 'Building a connected workforce: Challenges for resources sector operators' report, which predicts that almost 40,000 new workers…
15 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
4 benefits of adopting UAVs in mining
Once considered a tool of the distant future, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) - also known as drones - are now a mainstream and vital asset in a range of industries. Mining firms in Australia have been taking advantage of the many benefits of drones for some time now, in fact, and use of the technology…
15 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Brent Murdoch
Brent Murdoch joined Vista Gold Australia as the General Manager in November 2012. With 24 years of industry experience, including more than ten years' experience specialising in mine start-ups and large project construction, Brent has substantial mining industry experience in gold, manganese, iron ore and copper. His previous roles include management positions with Leighton…
14 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Case Study: Territory Iron using UAVs in mining
The increased civilian use of drone aircraft over the past five years has been keenly observed by various groups associated with the mining industry in Australia. One profession in particular has already begun to adopt UAV technologies into daily work schedules, namely Mine Surveyors. The Mine Survey team at Territory Iron is one group that…
14 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Transport & Logistics
Padbury Mining steps up efforts to secure investment for Oakajee project
One of Western Australia's most protracted railway engineering projects may be heading back on track after the mining company at its helm ramped up efforts to secure investors and engineers. Padbury Mining Limited is charged with reviving the Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) project, which has endured mixed fortunes over the years. A crucial component of…
11 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & 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…
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