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Mining & Resources
Close-Up: Kleber Silva
Kleber Silva is the Head of Iron Ore Mining at Arcelor Mittal Global. Previously, he was the general manager of mining operations in Brazil. Prior to joining the group in 2006, he held the same position at the Brazilian mining company CVRD. From 1997 to 1999 Mr Silva was mine planning and operations specialist at Québec Cartier…
24 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining output hits record highs in WA
Mining training could be paying off for many Western Australian (WA) companies, as the state's resources industry recorded its second strongest financial performance on record. The WA mineral and petroleum sector was worth $103 billion in 2012-13, making it the third year in a row that its value has risen above $100 billion. Mines and…
23 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
APPEA: Oil and gas training should be a priority
Oil and gas training should be made a priority in the wake of the federal election, an industry group has suggested. The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) claimed oil and gas training is one of several areas where the new government could provide the resources sector with the tools to experience further growth.…
21 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
How can SA benefit from new developments in the resource sector?
In the lead up to our 7th Annual Mining South Australia Conference, we will be showcasing 3 editions of interviews with the event’s key supporter organisations: Civil Contractors Federation SA, Whyalla Chamber of Commerce & Industry, South Australia Freight Council, Port Pirie Regional Council & Whyalla City Council. In this third and last edition, we asked…
20 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Wind turbine noise: Integrating research with policy and R&D
The wind turbine industry has been exposed to extensive media coverage and some public scrutiny in regards to noise exposure. Some critics are concerned that wind turbine noise or so-called infrasound may have negative health effects and diminish property values. Yet there is little published research that confirms “objective noise measurements”. Dr Con Doolan, Associate…
18 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication | Mining & Resources
Janet Yellen ‘has the leadership skills for US Fed top job’
All eyes are on Janet Yellen as she could potentially become the first woman to chair the US Federal Reserve. Despite some commentators describing the economist as timid, Washington Post columnist Jena McGregor has sprung to her defence, highlighting her leadership skills in particular. Yellen faced competition early in the running from fellow economist Larry…
17 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Queensland oil and gas industry undergoes reforms
Queensland's oil and gas industry will undergo reforms to ensure less red tape and a simplified fee system, the state government has announced. Natural resources and mines minister Andrew Cripps unveiled the new plans yesterday (October 10), saying they will save businesses significant time and money. The changes include adjusting the Petroleum and Gas Safety…
16 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Gas ‘a super-growth sector of the future’
Businesses may want to start investing in shale gas training now to take advantage of a predicted boom in the industry over the coming years. New research by Deloitte has highlighted the gas sector as one of five super-growth industries set to add $250 billion to the national economy during the next two decades. The…
15 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: The Hon Mark McArdle MP, Minister for Energy and Water Supply, QLD
Securing domestic gas supplies will be the speaking topic addressed by The Hon Mark McArdle MP Minister for Energy and Water Supply, QLD Government at the East Coast Gas Outlook Conference, to be held on the 21st and 22nd October 2013 in Sydney. The Minister is extremely passionate about cost of living issues impacting Queenslanders and has…
15 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining’s private battle
This article was written by John Robertson, Director, EIM Capital Managers after he presented at the Private Equity & Mining Conference in September in Perth. The post first appeared on High Grade.The Private Equity and Mining Conference held in Perth last week highlighted the role of a new breed of mining investor but one that threatens more…
14 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsInforma Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
