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Mining & Resources
Brisbane to host international Bulkex exhibition
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-DkcWjY9yM] PROFESSOR JUDY RAPER, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Wollongong The success of Queensland’s heavy industry is behind Brisbane winning the race to host a leading trade exhibition and two established international conferences at Brisbane’s Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 4-6 August 2009. The tripartite event is the focal point for the bulk and…
18 Jun 2009, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Hot rock to be potential source of energy in Australia
The serious impacts of climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels have increased the need for environmentally-friendly energy sources. One potential energy source that has come into prominence recently is geothermal energy. This will be examined at Informa’s 4th annual Hot Rock Energy Conference to be held on the 4-5 June at the Grand…
20 Mar 2009, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Timing change for premier mining technology event
THE DRAMATIC reining in of worldwide mining expenditure has forced Austmine to delay its third international conference and exhibition showcasing Australia’s mining technology and service sector to the world. The biennial event, originally scheduled to run from March 30-31 at the Adelaide Convention Centre in South Australia, will now be staged later this year or…
25 Feb 2009, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Further deterioration of iron ore market to be discussed at March conference
More weakness, not just volatility, can be expected in the world iron ore market, according to Alan Heap, Managing Director of Global Commodity Analysis for Citi Investment Research. All the latest pointers are for further deterioration both within the developed world and critically for the iron ore market within China,” he says in an interview.…
25 Feb 2009, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining Dump Trucks Conference focuses on efficiency gains
Difficult trading times for mining companies in a troubled economy have increased the necessity for introducing efficiency gains into their operations in order to maximise their profitability. The increase in the payload on mining trucks to ensure productivity and substantial profit was at the core of the Australian Journal of Mining’s Mining Dump Trucks conference…
11 Feb 2009, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Australian mining technology in spotlight as markets slide
[youtube=http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=kDYRrtsX-iQ&fmt=18] Interview with Alan Broome, Chairman of Austmine The Australian mining technology sector could be the saviour of global miners struggling in a depressed marketplace, says an industry expert. "The global resources sector has been hammered," says Alan Broome, Chairman of Austmine, the Australian mining equipment and services export association. He says productivity improvements, keeping…
17 Dec 2008, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Iron ore market analysis indicates ‘deterioration’
[youtube=http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=TxKdaEb6nI0] ALAN HEAP, Managing Director of Global Commodity Analysis on global iron ore and steel II More weakness, not just volatility, can be expected in the world iron ore market, according to Alan Heap, Managing Director of Global Commodity Analysis for Citi Investment Research. All the latest pointers are for further deterioration both within the…
28 Nov 2008, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Austmine 2009 to show world-class technology
[youtube=http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=CnYdg-JojOk] PREMIER MIKE RANN talks Austmine 2009 One spin-off benefit of the mining boom is world-class Australian technology that itself earns substantial and increasing export income. This is reflected by export revenues forecast in the last major review of the mining technology services sector by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE). The…
22 Oct 2008, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Coal seam gas is long-term
[youtube=http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh3AwkpVsU8] DON McMILLAN, Principal Engineer, Oil Gas CBM Services Oil price fluctuation will have little impact on plans to develop Queensland’s vast coal seam gas (CSG) reserves, says industry specialist Don McMillan. “[The end product] Liquid natural gas (LNG) is a very long term investment,” he says. “You’ve seen the numbers people have been prepared…
20 Oct 2008, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Spot iron ore trade set for more growth
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp3A7cD-grs] The spot market trade in iron ore will continue to grow but will not replace term contracts, says Kamal Naqvi, Head of Hedge Fund Coverage for Credit Suisse’s Commodities Group. “Over time we’ll see this as part of the process of further development of the iron ore market, much as we’ve seen in a…
11 Sep 2008, 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.
