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Zero harm: A vision for a safer workplace

By Phillip Byard, Manager & Senior Engineering Consultant at InterSafe* I believe Zero Harm is a vision which inspires and calls people to acts of greatness.  A good vision is always just outside of your reach.  Does this mean it is achievable? – maybe not but I’m gonna have a good crack at trying!!  Is Zero Harm theoretical…

5 Jun 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Close-Up: Rowan Karstel

Rowan Karstel, aged 50, was appointed as CEO of Beacon Hill Resources Plc in November 2012. Rowan joined Beacon Hill from Keaton Energy Limited, a Johannesburg listed thermal coal producer. Prior to Keaton Energy, Rowan was the Chief Project Development Officer at Optimum Coal Holdings where he was responsible for the development and execution of…

28 May 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Close-Up: Lesley Campbell

Lesley Campbell worked for a number of ring-dealing members between 1980 and 2000. She advised multinational companies on risk management, including a major car manufacturer and one of the world’s largest copper mines. Since she set up her own consultancy, Lesley has advised the World Bank and the United Nations on commodity-related projects, as well…

28 May 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Asia – The new centre for copper trading?

Due to its high use in construction, infrastructure and industrial equipment, copper demand is seen as an indicator for the health of the global economy. We had the chance to speak to Jacky Chan, Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Mining Investment Professionals about China’s current demand for copper and crucial success factors for copper exploration and…

28 May 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Close-up: Brian Van Rooyen

Brian is the GM Ferrous at Exxaro Resources, a company listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange  Ferrous is a new commodity business in Exxaro that was established following the acquisition of AKI in Australia in 2012 Brian has a mechanical engineering background, supported by a MBA.  He spent most of his early career working in…

28 May 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Close-Up: Peter J. Hancock

Peter J. Hancock has been appointed President of Koniambo Nickel SAS in April 2011. He graduated from Dalhousie University in 1986 with a Bachelors Degree in Metallurgical Engineering and followed this up with a Masters Degree in 1988. Upon graduation he started working in the mining industry at Noranda’s Technology Centre in Pointe Claire, Quebec.…

28 May 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Infrastructure crucial to unlock Africa’s iron ore potential

In 2012 South Africa overtook India and became China’s third-biggest iron ore supplier. We had the chance to speak to Andrew Hodge, Analyst – Iron Ore Cost Research at Wood Mackenzie about what’s in store for the iron ore market in Africa.  IMM Events: A recent article in the Economist has described Africa as the…

27 May 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Vale in Mozambique: On track for success

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook predicts that economic activity in Africa will “remain robust” in the next few years. Economies in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to achieve growth rates not seen outside Asia. Mozambique is one of the powerhouses of the region with a record coal export of 4.9 million tonnes…

24 May 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

China is dominating the nickel market

New Caledonia holds 25% of the world's known nickel reserves. We had the chance to speak to Jim Lennon, Chairman Commodities Research at Macquarie Securities about the main drivers for the current demand and New Caledonia's most promising projects. In your opinion, what factors have been the driving forces behind the laterite revolution to date?…

20 May 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Engaging with China: Where to from here?

The world is changing at a rapid rate and an increased awareness of opportunities in new emerging markets will be the key to success and growth in the years ahead. The extent to which companies will be seen as a destination for Chinese investors depends largely on our ability to engage with and tailor opportunities…

7 May 2013, by Informa Insights
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