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Energy & Utilities | Mining & Resources
Reliable energy supply solutions in remote areas
In anticipation of our 2nd Annual Remote Area Power Supply conference which is being held next month, we asked a few key speakers what they were most looking forward to discussing with other attendees over the two days. The event is the only one of its kind to specifically look at the opportunities and barriers…
12 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication | Mining & Resources
The changing nature of business continuity
Is your organisation keeping up with the evolving nature of business continuity? The ability to maintain, or rapidly recover business critical assets and services in the event of sudden disruptions requires a complex mix of operational resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery and emergency response planning. When co-ordinated effectively, this has a direct impact on the…
11 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Energy & Utilities | Mining & Resources
Human factors in a naval control room: A quick catch up with DSTO’s Susan Cockshell
Susan Cockshell works within the weapons and combat systems division for the Defence Science & Technology Organisation. She has been involved with the organisation for 18 years focussing on integrating human needs and requirements into acquisition projects and conducting user-centred design for systems and operations rooms. We caught up with Susan for a brief Q&A…
9 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
With the iron ore price falling, is it time for the industry to consolidate?
This is part 2 of our question and answer session with CRU & Wood Mackenzie. To read part 1 please click here. The iron ore price continues to drop with many companies stripping costs in a bid to weather the storm. In the lead up to Perth's premier iron ore event, the Global Iron Ore…
3 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Thunderbird is go! An inside look at Sheffield Resources flagship project
Sheffield Resources is a rapidly emerging mineral sands explorer and developer that is headquartered in Perth. Thunderbird, the company's flagship Mineral Sands project is amongst the largest and highest grade mineral sands discoveries in the last 30 years. With this in mind, Informa Insights had the pleasure to ask the Managing Director, Bruce McQuitty a few questions related to…
21 Jan 2015, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
What are the key iron ore themes and factors for 2015?
In the lead up to the 18th Annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast we asked experts from CRU Analysis and Wood Mackenzie what they think are the key iron ore themes and factors for 2015. Here is what CRU's Iron Ore Team had to say: > The displacement cycle continues. Who’s next in line after…
14 Jan 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Mining & Resources | Planning & Design
3 Q&A’s with Geoff Ross of Airservices Australia
How does one manage 4 million flights a year through 11% of the world's airspace? Geoff Ross from Airservices Australia sheds some light about air traffic control rooms including the Integrated Tower Automation Suite (INTAS) project. Tell us a little about the INTAS Project? The delivery of services to the aviation industry by Airservices Australia…
12 Jan 2015, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
South Australia rides the resources wave and achieves record highs
Informa’s 8th Annual Mining South Australia conference took place in Whyalla last month, kicking off with a morning of comprehensive updates on developments and opportunities for the region’s mineral and petroleum industry. Despite current market conditions challenging Australia’s resource industry, South Australia’s resource industry had a positive tale to tell. Dr. Paul Heithersay of the…
17 Dec 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
What next for the iron ore industry?
The 7th Annual Americas Iron Ore conference that took place in Rio in early November opened with the recognition from the industry and its players that a “new era” for iron ore has begun. After the extraordinary 2010 high prices, the industry is now entering a new period of more subdued prices on the back…
9 Dec 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Slurry Pipelines Summit “re-energised” participants
On the 11th & 12th of November 2014, Informa ran the 4th Annual Slurry Pipelines Conference in Perth. It is the world’s only event to focus solely on mineral slurry pipelines and in particular the intricacies of their design, construction and maintenance. The event was very well received by delegates, speakers, exhibitors and other attendees,…
26 Nov 2014, 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.
