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Mining & Resources
Improving your pit to port efficiencies
The Russian mining industry is set to learn more from Australia this May at the 8th Russian and CIS Coal Summit. We spoke with Dr Gaurav Singh from CSIRO Digital Productivity & Services Flagship (Australia), to find out more. Q: Guarav, in your experience what are the biggest challenges you see coal mining operations face…
19 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Kalimantan Coal: The Second Phase
Indonesia has progressed in the past 12 years from exporting a paltry 20m tonnes of coal in 2000, to become the world largest exporter of Coal. Australia was until 2012 1st and China 2nd. Indonesian coal has become more attractive to international buyers as the price is much lower than Australian coal, and the costs…
10 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Healthcare | Mining & Resources | Planning & Design | Transport & Logistics
3D Printing: A threat to traditional manufacturing or not?
It’s been hailed as Australia’s chance to revive the manufacturing industry. Its growth and potential to expand has gotten our curiosity piqued. Call it what you like; additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping or advanced manufacturing, 3D printing handles materials like plastic, wax, polymers and metallics, and is used across industries for aircraft development, building design, organ…
6 Nov 2012, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Wind energy myths debunked
Australia has many of the world’s best wind resources. With the 20/20 RET and CPRS (Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme), the prevalence for wind and the percentage wind contributes to our total energy should be higher. Yet public opposition to wind farms in Australia is enormous. Claims of adverse health impacts and reduced land values have…
21 Sep 2012, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
International combustible dust expert talks minimising the risk of dust explosions
Informa Australia is pleased to welcome international combustible dust expert Mr John Astad to the speaking faculty of Dust Explosions 2012. Based in the USA, Mr Astad is the Director and Research Analyst for the Combustible Dust Policy Institute which aims to minimise the severity and reduce the occurrence of combustible dust related fires and…
20 Apr 2012, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The largest gathering of iron ore executives in the world
The AJM Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast Conference is back in 2012! WHAT'S ON THE 2012 AGENDA? Comprehensive industry reviews and market forecasts Will iron ore supply not match the pace of demand growth keeping prices high? Has China’s consumption of steel peaked? Meeting demand - The push to expedited timetables for new projects…
19 Dec 2011, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Pacific Islands Investment Summit coverage!
[tweetmeme source= "informa_oz" only_single=false] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRZd5CREdvg] The Inaugural Pacific Islands Investment Summit that was held on the 12-13 August 2010 attracted over 150 attendees. It was a very successful conference with plenty of interaction between speakers and delegates, during panel and speaking sessions as well as during networking breaks. Watch the videos for yourself as speakers…
2 Sep 2010, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Westpac on investing in the Pacific Region
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWsvmpdQO5I] We had the chance to speak to Jane Kittel, General Manager – Pacific Banking of Westpac prior to The Inaugural Pacific Islands Investment Summit which takes place on the 12th and 13th of August 2010 at Dockside Conference Centre Darling Harbour Sydney. 1) Westpac has now been in the Pacific Region for over a…
6 Aug 2010, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
13th Annual Global Iron Ore and Steel Forecast Conference highlights!
The 13th Annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast 2010 attracted almost 400 delegates and over 20 exhibitors this year, with a spectacular line-up of speakers - both local and international. Local highlights include Sam Walsh, CEO from Rio Tinto Iron Ore, Ian Ashby, President of BHP Billiton Iron Ore and Andrew Forrest, CEO of…
11 May 2010, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
BULKEX 2009 – Australasia’s Bulk Handling Exhibition
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm0_pq2TVbM] With the financial climate continuing to improve, plans are underway for the next BULKEX exhibition to be held in Sydney from 9-11 August 2011. BULKEX 2009 attracted over 200 exhibitors and 1500 industry attendees during the 3-day event. If you weren't at BULKEX 2009, watch the video to see what you've missed out on!…
9 Apr 2010, 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.
