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Mining & Resources
Speaking notes: Achieving a globally competitive coal chain
In a recent interview with IMM Events, Andrew Woodley, Managing Director at Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique stated that "it is critical that we build a sustainable and well-respected industry made up of globally competitive mining and associated businesses." Andrew recently delivered a presentation at the 4th annual Mozambique Coal conference. His talk covered Rio Tinto's…
25 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Presentations: The market outlook for nickel
New Caledonia Nickel is the not-to-be-missed global industry gathering that attracts top level executives from the world’s major nickel companies and industry stakeholders. The business gathering that took place in Noumea in early July provided for a fantastic week of industry updates, case studies, technical presentations, and invaluable networking opportunities. We have made some of…
24 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Global nickel industry meets in New Caledonia
Despite the current slowdown of the global nickel market, the 2013 New Caledonia Nickel Conference held from 1-5 July 2013 in Noumea was again great success. The week brought together top level executives from major international nickel companies and industry stakeholders to discuss present challenges and future opportunities for the industry. Here is some feedback we…
24 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Paul Runge
Paul Runge is MD of the specialised consulting firm Africa Project Access. His company supplies approximately 120 companies and organisations with early alerts of projects across a broad range of sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a former diplomat, he served in Gabon and supervised projects in the Cape Verde Islands. He spent six years with…
24 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Making actions speak louder than words when public speaking
Showing confidence through your body language is one of the most important skills to develop as a public speaker. Engaging an audience is more than just about keeping the content interesting (although obviously that plays a big part) - you must be able to convey the information in an interesting and eye-catching way. Invoking emotion…
24 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Insights from New Caledonia Nickel
At a time of critical challenges and high volatility of the markets, the week-long New Caledonia Nickel conference provided attendees from the global nickel industry the opportunity to discuss the most pressing topics and questions as well as unrivalled networking opportunities with their peers. Jim Lennon, Chairman Commodities research at Macquarie Securities asked in his…
23 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
“Strong future” for Australian uranium industry
Australia's uranium industry is set for a strong future, federal resources and energy minister Gary Gray has claimed. Speaking at the Australian Uranium and Rare Earths Conference in Fremantle on Wednesday (July 17), the politician argued that the country is excellently placed to take advantage of a boost in market conditions for the commodity. "Australia…
23 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-up: Tim Feeney
Tim Feeney is the Executive Director of Transitional Services for Youth and Families in Burlington, VT and the Director of OB2L in Albany, NY. In these roles Tim has assisted numerous agencies in the development of system-wide changes in order to provide sustainable, high quality, and cost-effective education and rehabilitation services. For 20 years he…
23 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
PowerPoint or PowerPointless: Designing presentations that engage
Whether it's university, the boardroom or conferences - we've all experienced a PowerPoint presentation that puts the audience to sleep. Visual aids can bring a topic to life, but if used incorrectly they can make speeches confusing, disjointed or even more monotonous. Anyone who has had the dubious pleasure of sitting through a friend or family…
22 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Leadership & training essential for staff satisfaction in the operating theatre
The healthcare sector is facing unique challenges when it comes to increasing staff satisfaction, training, recruitment and retention. We had the chance to speak to some of the presenters from our 5th Annual Operating Theatre Management conference about their key challenges and strategies for staff management in the operating theatre. Jodie Hulm, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Theatre,…
22 Jul 2013, 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.
