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Mining & 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 InsightsMining & Resources
The future of uranium and nuclear energy in Australia
Following the Queensland government’s decision to allow uranium mining in the State, the 2013 Exploring & Mining the Isa conference will discuss the potential for uranium mines in the region. In the lead up to the forum, we had the chance to interview our key speaker Michael Angwin about the current status of the uranium…
5 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Red tape cut for Queensland’s resources industry
The Newman government has claimed significant cuts to red tape in Queensland's resources sector will benefit both businesses and jobs. Deputy premier and state development minister Jeff Seeney said the government's Resources Cabinet Committee had made industry investment much easier. The changes include streamlining the environmental impact statement (EIS) process, which large projects must undergo…
1 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Competitive advantage for Indonesian coal industry
While Indonesian coal has become more attractive to international buyers due to its comparatively low price, recent regulatory changes that limit foreign mine ownership to 49% have led to some uncertainty in the industry. We had the chance to speak to Ben Lawson, Chief Development Officer, PT Apple Coal about the Indonesian coal market, anticipated…
26 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
IMX interview: Mt Woods and the impact of magnetite on iron ore mining
IMX Resources' Mt Woods Project is a unique opportunity in the Australian magnetite industry as the infrastructure required to develop the project is already in place and being used by the company’s Cairn Hill mine. We had the chance to speak to Managing Director Neil Meadows about the current status of the magnetite project and…
25 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Paulo Castellari
Paulo Castellari is the Chief Executive of Iron Ore Brazil at Anglo American. Paulo joined the company’s Iron Ore Brazil business as Commercial Director in May 2011. He has been appointed to Chief Executive position in January 2012. Paulo has previously been the chief executive of Anglo American’s Phosphates and Niobium businesses in Brazil. He…
25 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Speaking notes: Achieving a globally competitive coal chain
In a recent interview with IMM Events, Andrew Woodley, Managing Director at Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique stated that "it is critical that we build a sustainable and well-respected industry made up of globally competitive mining and associated businesses." Andrew recently delivered a presentation at the 4th annual Mozambique Coal conference. His talk covered Rio Tinto's…
25 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Presentations: The market outlook for nickel
New Caledonia Nickel is the not-to-be-missed global industry gathering that attracts top level executives from the world’s major nickel companies and industry stakeholders. The business gathering that took place in Noumea in early July provided for a fantastic week of industry updates, case studies, technical presentations, and invaluable networking opportunities. We have made some of…
24 Jul 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.
