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Business | 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 InsightsMining & 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…
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