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Month: October 2013

Transport & Logistics

Catering for future growth: Brisbane Container Terminal Redevelopment Project

With its modern berths, deep channels and enviable container capacity Brisbane is set to benefit from a number of policy, investment and development opportunities.  The Port of Brisbane is the largest port in Queensland and presently the fastest growing port in Australia. Mark Hulme*, Director and General Manager of DP World Brisbane joins us to…

15 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Gas ‘a super-growth sector of the future’

Businesses may want to start investing in shale gas training now to take advantage of a predicted boom in the industry over the coming years. New research by Deloitte has highlighted the gas sector as one of five super-growth industries set to add $250 billion to the national economy during the next two decades. The…

15 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Close-Up: The Hon Mark McArdle MP, Minister for Energy and Water Supply, QLD

Securing domestic gas supplies will be the speaking topic addressed by The Hon Mark McArdle MP Minister for Energy and Water Supply, QLD Government at the East Coast Gas Outlook Conference, to be held on the 21st and 22nd October 2013 in Sydney. The Minister is extremely passionate about cost of living issues impacting Queenslanders and has…

15 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Business

Technology

Technology in mining: Only when the financial return is right

Australian mining companies are at the forefront of innovation and seeking new ways to drive cost efficiency in the industry. In the near future, the adoption of mine site automation and remote operations will play an important role to increase productivity, efficiency, safety and reduce operating costs. Anthony Kirke, General Manager of Fortescue’s Solomon Mine…

15 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Adelaide box terminal weighs options to lift its future game

The South Australia Transport Infrastructure Summit held on 18th -19th September in Adelaide offered insights into plans for infrastructure development across SA. As part of the program General Manager of Flinders Ports Stewart Lammin shared the planning process in accommodating container trade growth at the Port of Adelaide. Below is an article which appeared in…

14 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Mining’s private battle

This article was written by John Robertson, Director, EIM Capital Managers after he presented at the Private Equity & Mining Conference in September in Perth. The post first appeared on High Grade.The Private Equity and Mining Conference held in Perth last week highlighted the role of a new breed of mining investor but one that threatens more…

14 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Cruise industry sets sail for regional ports

Australia's busiest summer cruise season is about to start with almost 800 ship visits scheduled over the next few months and it’s not only the capital city ports such as Sydney and Melbourne that will experience cruising’s popularity.  Chris White, Chairman, Cruise Down Under & Group Manager Product Marketing, Tourism Victoria joins us to provide…

11 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Close-up: Theo Taifalos, V/Line

Theo Taifalos is Chief Executive of V/Line Pty Ltd, Australia’s largest regional public transport operator. Mr Taifalos has extensive experience in the Australian energy and railway sectors, where he has demonstrated an unswerving commitment to customer service and safe operations. At V/Line, he leads a dedicated team of nearly 1500 employees delivering services to approximately…

11 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Technological challenges in Slurry Systems

By Paul Slatter*, Principal Engineer, Rheology and Slurry Engineering at ATC Williams Pumped slurry pipeline design requires accommodating at least three complicating factors. These are: The heterogeneous/settling characteristics of the slurry The homogeneous/non-Newtonian characteristics of the slurry The degrading effect of slurry on pump performance Both the heterogeneous and homogeneous characteristics of the slurry affect…

11 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Blair Athol mine acquisition ‘will create jobs’

The Queensland government has welcomed the recently proposed acquisition of the Blair Athol coal mine, claiming it will create jobs and boost the economy. New Emerald Coal, a subsidiary of Linc Energy, announced that it was entering into a sale and purchase agreement with the Blair Athol Coal joint venture to take control of the…

11 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Leadership & Communication

Leadership development ‘should focus on task not gender’

Women concerned about their leadership development should focus on task rather than be held back by gender discussions. This is according to Frances Hesselbein, former chief executive officer (CEO) of the Girl Scouts of the USA, who told Forbes that diversity in gender, race, culture and background brings much-needed strength to organisations around the world.…

10 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Iron ore exports receive boost in Pilbara

A new port expansion in Western Australia's Pilbara region is expected to have significant benefits for the iron ore export industry. The state government announced that the Rio Tinto development will allow the company's Cape Lambert port facility to expand annual export capacity of the resource from 80 million to 210 million tonnes. Premier and…

9 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights