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Mining & Resources
30-year mining strategy unveiled in Queensland
Mining engineering growth and jobs are at the centre of a new 30-year plan for Queensland's resources sector. The Newman government said its ResourcesQ framework, which was announced at the Queensland Resources Council State of the Sector forum in Brisbane on Tuesday (November 19), will give clear direction for the future. Minister for natural resources…
29 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The new Iron Age
By Francis Browne, Editorial Director – Price Group, Platts. Francis will be presenting at the Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast conference, to be held on the 11th and 12th March 2014 in Perth. The last decade has witnessed a change in fortunes for steel makers and miners, the communities they serve and that serve them. Iron ore…
22 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Heloise Thiele
Heloise Thiele is Specialist Consultant with Mintek, a global leader in mineral and metallurgical innovation. The main focus of Heloise’s work is flowsheet development on a variety of mineral commodities. These include iron ores, chromite ores, heavy mineral sands, industrial minerals such as vermiculite, diamond ore characterisation, base metals and phosphate ores. Heloise will address…
21 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Jim Cooper
Jim Cooper, CEO of the Port Of Portland will discuss the port supply chain and the importance of providing flexibility in a changing mineral sands market at the Mineral Sands Conference, to be held on the 4– 5 March 2014 in Melbourne Port of Portland is one of Victoria's four commercial ports. The Port handles…
15 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Infographic: Curtis Island GLNG project on track for 2015
The Curtis Island GLNG project is a US$18.5 billion pioneering enterprise to convert coal seam gas (CSG) into liquefied natural gas (LNG). The joint-venture led by Santos with PETRONAS, Total and KOGAS as partners represents a major investment into a cleaner energy source. This infographic visualises some of the key facts about the project. The…
14 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining boom ‘not over’
Australia's mining boom is not over, new research has argued. The BIS Shrapnel Mining in Australia 2013-28 report suggested that despite predicted falls in investment, the industry will continue to be the country's main economic influence for the next five years. Mining production is expected to surge 41 per cent over this period, which will…
14 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
CSG training required in Queensland
CSG training could be on the horizon for many organisations in Queensland as new research reveals the extent of the state's resources boom. Energy Skills Queensland's (ESQ) 2013 Queensland CSG to LNG Industry Workforce Plan found that twice as many jobs as expected will be created across the sector. This means 15,000 people will be…
6 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Countries ‘must continue fracking for energy independence’
Fracking is an important practice for countries looking to maintain their energy independence, an analyst firm has claimed. Frost & Sullivan said that while hydraulic fracturing has been under immense pressure from green groups, drilling for shale gas extraction has far more benefits than disadvantages. The organisation claimed fracking has been suspended or slowed down…
4 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
MRRT repeal legislation applauded by mining industry
The mining engineering industry has welcomed news that legislation to repeal the Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) has been published by the federal government. Released on Thursday (October 24), the document outlines the Coalition's plans to remove the tax from July 1 2014. The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) was among the first…
2 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Announcing Direct Action Policy Conference
The newly elected Abbott government has started fleshing out aspects of its soon-to-be implemented climate change policy. Direct Action will initiate a move from an emissions trading scheme to an Emissions Reduction Fund – A decision that has undoubtedly sparked debate from the opposition and resistance from a number of organisations. It is in this…
31 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
