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Mining & Resources
Close-Up: Henry D. Fahman
Henry D. Fahman, Chairman and CEO of PHI Group has more than 25 years experience in general management, finance, investments and corporate strategy. He holds a B.S., magna cum laude, in business administration from the University of California at Berkeley, with emphasis in finance and economic analysis and policy, and is a graduate of the Advanced…
26 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: David Clarke
Dr David Clarke is Vice President and Head of Strategy at ArcelorMittal where he is responsible for development of medium to long term industry outlook, coordinating the Group’s annual strategy process, and leading projects of key strategic importance. After joining Mittal Steel in 2003 to support integration and operational improvement activities in the Group’s then…
23 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
QLD government initiatives to boost exploration success rates in Mount Isa’s greenfields regions
Exploration is vital to ensure the ongoing strength of Queensland’s mining and petroleum resource sectors. We had the chance to speak to Brad John, Chief Government Geologist at the Geological Survey of Queensland about government initiatives to attract investment for new mining and exploration projects in Mount Isa. He also shared some insights into the…
22 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Hitoshi Okawa
Hitoshi joined INPEX CORPORATION in 1994 following ten years with Japan China Oil Development Company in various domestic and international assignments. In 1998, following four years in the Accounting & Finance Division at INPEX Tokyo head office, Hitoshi transferred to INPEX Browse Ltd, joining the inaugural Perth office team. Hitoshi returned to Tokyo office in…
20 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Iron ore market: Too much emphasis on short-term considerations in long-term forecasts
The current price for iron ore of $156.27 a tonne is the best since October 2011. We had the chance to speak to Magnus Ericsson, Chairman at Raw Materials Group about long-term iron ore market trends and foreign investments in mining projects. IMM Events: At the 2012 Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast conference you…
16 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
BHP Billiton boss confirms mining sector still strong
The future of mining engineering in Australia looks set to remain strong, provided government and industry work together. This is according to Andrew Mackenzie, chief executive of BHP Billiton, who claimed the country can continue to enjoy strong wealth flows from resources. Mr Mackenzie claimed Asia's development boom will bring lucrative opportunities for the nations…
16 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
South Australia emerges as global force in mining
South Australia has emerged during the past decade as a proven and secure destination for resource development. Our State is home to a number of exciting developments in the mining sector either recently completed or underway. Stable policy setting together with measures to assist and attract investment, backed by strong case management support, have quadrupled…
14 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Australian mining projects lose value
Project management skills in the mining engineering sector may become more important as resources businesses look to glean extra value from initiatives. The total value of resources projects across Australia dropped in the three months to June 2013, a new report has revealed. Deloitte's quarterly Investment Monitor showed the sector experienced a fall for the…
9 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Technology
Technologies driving change in mining
A recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute identified 12 technologies that could pilot economic changes and disruptions in the near future. The chart below show the estimated potential economic impact of technologies across sized applications in 2025. Though these technologies do not have a direct impact on mining, they play a role in mining’s…
8 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Bert Koth
Bert Koth is a Director of Denham Capital, responsible for origination, analysis, structuring and execution of investments for the Metals & Minerals Deal Team. He joined Denham in 2008. Denham Capital focuses its investments in three sectors: Oil & Gas, Metals & Minerals, and Power & Renewables. It is an energy and resources private equity…
6 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.
