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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 InsightsMining & 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 InsightsMining & 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 InsightsMining & 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 InsightsMining & 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 InsightsMining & 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 InsightsMining & 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…
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