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Mining & Resources
The outlook for China’s steel industry
With iron ore accounting for 98 percent of the raw material in steel, a declining steel market usually sounds alarm bells for iron ore producers, especially when the decline is occurring in China – the world’s largest steel manufacturer. However, according to Clyde Russell of Thomson Reuters, the Australian iron ore sector need not worry…
3 Feb 2026, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources | Technology
Could reflux classifiers reshape the mineral sands industry?
The mineral sands sector is bracing for a period of technological disruption, after reflux classifiers – an innovation by Professor Kevin Galvin from the University of Newcastle - gain recognition as an alternative to traditional spirals. According to Damian Connelly, Principal Consulting Engineer at METS Engineering, the classifiers have broad spectrum benefits in the processing…
2 Feb 2026, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Could dedicated telehealth training accelerate uptake?
Telehealth is surging in popularity across all tiers of the healthcare system, yet uneven uptake of the model suggests there is scope to strengthen the conditions which enable it to thrive. Dr Desmond Graham, Chief Medical Officer and Geriatrician for Geriatric Care Australia, believes some healthcare providers remain cautious of the technology, and claims a…
29 Jan 2026, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Pathway to 10 million tonnes per year – insights from Fenix Resources
After a transformational 2025, Midwest iron ore producer, Fenix Resources, is gearing up for a strong 2026 – a year which marks the start of its plan to deliver 15 million tonnes by 2028. This plan has been cemented on the back of a six-year streak, which saw Fenix smash its production targets on a…
20 Jan 2026, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
What to know about Australia’s green iron potential
Australia could become a global export powerhouse for green iron, according to Dr Ingrid Burfurd of the Superpower Institute, which recently published A Green Iron Plan for Australia. Speaking ahead of the Global Iron and Steel Conference, Dr. Burfurd said the world’s push to decarbonise energy intensive industries would pique appetite for green alternatives -…
20 Jan 2026, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
How the rail industry is combating price escalations
As the world navigates geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, the topic of productivity has come to the fore in Australia’s heavy haul rail industry. While the sector’s output has remained constant, input costs have risen, driven mainly by escalations in labour and parts. This year, forecasts suggest a 4-6 percent increase in overall industry…
14 Jan 2026, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
AI in Healthcare: from performance to trust, governance and ethics
Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been debated in healthcare, but in recent years, the conversation has shifted. According to Dr Yagiz Alp Aksoy (MD, PhD), a clinician at Royal North Shore Hospital and Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the Biomedical AI Centre, Centenary Institute, AI’s place in healthcare is no longer in question. Instead, attention…
14 Jan 2026, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Inside Queensland’s flagship Hospital in the Home (HITH) programs
Older Australians in Queensland are avoiding protracted hospital stays and getting better treatment outcomes, thanks to two flagship home care initiatives, being rolled out across the state. The Geriatric Evaluation Management in the Home (GEMITH) program, and its rehabilitative sibling (GEMRITH), led by a central project team within the Healthcare Improvement Unit, target older and…
22 Dec 2025, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Designing nursing work for Hospital in the Home (HITH)
Nurses play a vital role in the delivery of Hospital in the Home (HITH) services, making up the bulk of professionals in this expanding healthcare model. But, while acute nursing practices may have shifted from traditional bricks and mortar hospitals, into patient homes, the design of this work is yet to evolve. This has caused…
15 Dec 2025, by Amy SarcevicEnergy & Utilities
The why and how of Indigenous engagement on infrastructure projects
As a proud Wajarri Yamaji woman from regional WA, Indigenous Energy Australia Senior Consultant, Cat Holland, brings valuable insight on how infrastructure projects can impact Traditional Owner communities. “When they are delivered thoughtfully and with community in mind from the outset, they are about so much more than bricks and mortar. They are an opportunity…
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