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Mining & Resources
Iluka Resources: Responding to mineral sands market demands
Iluka Resources is a major global producer of zircon and the world's largest producer of the high-grade titanium dioxide products of rutile and synthetic rutile. In the lead-up to the 2014 AJM Mineral Sands conference, we had the chance to speak to Iluka's Manager Eastern Operations, Dan McGrath, about the outlook for the industry and the…
18 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
IMF: Mining exports will offset investment losses
Mining engineering investment may be winding down, but the sector will continue to make significant contributions to the Australian economy. A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report said the resources boom has reached its peak, although a significant rise in exports will underpin the industry for years to come. The IMF stated Australia's terms of…
18 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Jacquelene Symond
Colours can have a tremendous psychological effect on people, their work and their mood. In a control room environment the right colour choice is critical to ensure that signals and messages can be appropriately prioritised. Jacquelene Symond is the Principal at The Colour Agency and a colour specialist specifically trained in the field of applied…
17 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Solutions needed to spur future mining engineering investment
Mining engineering investment in Western Australia needs a kick-start, a new report has revealed. The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) and PricewaterhouseCoopers research found infrastructure spending for the resources industry is vital for the sector's economic development. CME director Nicole Roocke said: "The resources sector relies on a range of public…
17 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication | Mining & Resources
Queensland promotes opportunities for women
With International Women's Day just around the corner, the Queensland Government is promoting the number of opportunities available for female leadership development. International Women's Day takes place on March 8, and Queensland's communities minister Tracy Davis said the state is embracing the occasion. "Queensland is a great state with great opportunities for all people…
14 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Roy Hill project ‘close’ to $7bn financing deal
A $7 billion debt financing deal for the Roy Hill iron ore project could be finalised in the coming weeks, a key investor has revealed. Yukihiko Matsumura, chief executive of Japanese backer Marubeni Corp, was quoted by Bloomberg as saying that Gina Rinehart's Pilbara initiative should have an agreement in place by the end of…
13 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
WA mining engineering construction shifts to production
Western Australia's mining engineering construction has been a major component of the country's resources boom in recent years. At its peak in 2012, one-third of all spending in WA's economy was on capacity expansion such as new mines and equipment. However, as Australia moves back a step from these lofty heights, it is important for…
10 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Transport & Logistics
WA iron ore port slated for infrastructure boost
Infrastructure upgrades at Western Australia's Dampier Port have been given the green light due to a need for additional capacity. State treasurer and transport minister Troy Buswell announced that the government is now seeking a private-public partnership deal between Dampier Port Authority and a successful bidder. "Dampier Port is one of the world's largest bulk…
10 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Strong future for Australia’s LNG industry
The importance of CSG training is likely to be emphasised over the next few years, as Australia moves to convert coal seam gas into liquefied natural gas (LNG). Catherine Tanna, chair of BG Australia, last week (January 30) said the nation is on target to be the world's biggest exporter of LNG by 2020, which…
7 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Public infrastructure needs could boost engineering investment
Public infrastructure in Australia is due an overhaul, which could provide a much-needed boost for the country's engineering sector. That is the upshot of a new report by Deloitte, as the company examined the state of the economy in the final quarter of 2013. According to the firm, public infrastructure has been in the headlines…
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