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Mining & Resources
Close-Up: Peter Bond
Peter Bond, CEO & Managing Director, Linc Energy Ltd and , President, Australian Syngas Association will be delivering the opening address at the AJM The ASA, CTL & GTL 2013 Conference, to be held on the 22nd and 23rd October in Brisbane. Peter has a successful track record in the coal and mining industries, both in Australia and overseas.…
16 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
With Syria crisis averted, oil prices level off
Oil prices were on the rise for weeks when tensions were high after the Syrian government's alleged use of chemical weapons. However, when diplomacy helped the US avert a missile strike on the Middle Eastern nation, prices came tumbling back down. In late August, crude oil shipped from Texas rose to its highest level in…
13 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Anthony Kirke
Anthony Kirke is the General Manager of Fortescue Metals Group’s Solomon Mine. Anthony will be speaking to attendees at AJM’s Automated and Remotely Operated Mining Summit about mine site automation at the Solomon operation. His talk will cover an overview of the operation and projects already implemented as well as give a future outlook and…
12 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
New Australian prime minister promises a better mining sector
The votes are in, and Liberal National coalition leader Tony Abbott has secured his place as the next prime minister of Australia. Now, if the prime minister-elect can make good on his promises, it appears the Australian mining sector may get back on track after its recent slump. Mr Abbott says with the right policies,…
11 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsBusiness | Mining & Resources
Oil prices strengthen in July
Oil gained value in July, following concerns over violent unrest in Egypt, a rise in Asian crude demand and tighter supply, National Australia Bank (NAB) reports. The NAB market update noted that a step-up in the military threat level between the US and Syria also had an impact more recently. NAB evaluated three oil price…
10 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining boss: Iron ore boom not over
Mining engineering and the resources sector in general are likely to continue being of central importance to the Australian economy. But have mining profits peaked? Well, according to Morgan Ball, managing director of BC Iron, the resources boom is still in full swing. Speaking to Sue Lannin of the ABC, he said his organisation continues…
6 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Mr Mark Edwards
Mark Edwards is currently General Manager of Exploration for Crocodile Gold a position he has held since early 2010, this position relates mainly to the regional exploration activities over the 2,200 square kilometre land holdings for Crocodile Gold plus the resource development of around 30 current and historic resources. Mr Edwards holds the position of…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Mr Mike Nazroo
Mike Nazroo is Vice President Commercial for Australia - West for ConocoPhillips. Mike graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mining from the Camborne school of Mines in England and began his career with the company in 1989 as a reservoir engineer in Woking, England. Following that he spent more than 10 years in…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
What are the biggest challenges for the resources sector in South Australia?
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 first edition, we asked…
27 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Whitepaper: Iron ore beneficiation in Africa: A burgeoning industry?
Like many industries, mineral processing must constantly adapt to tackle changing conditions within the sector, whether it is the availability of resources or price and cost fluctuations. High-grade reserves of minerals continue to be exploited, leading to depletion and an ongoing deterioration of raw materials quality. However, the level of demand and quality expectation for…
26 Aug 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.
