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Mining & Resources
Understanding big picture issues influencing the iron ore market
In the past year, the iron ore industry has seen a very high level of uncertainty and volatility with prices fluctuating from a low US$99 a tonne in September 2012 to US$155 in February. We spoke to Colin Hamilton, Head of Global Commodities Research at Macquarie about the current outlook for iron ore and main factors…
19 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Andrew Mitchell
In an interview with Bloomberg in late 2012, Andrew Mitchell of Wood Mackenzie predicted that in 2013 we may “see what one would call a balanced [Nickel] market. I would call it a balanced market, in essence, and it’s really to do with production in general." For those who are looking for a deeper analysis of the current…
14 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Planning & Design
Is ‘Zero Harm’ achievable or theoretical?
Zero Harm is a much debated concept in the safety community and some argue that the term leads to confusion amongst professionals. We have asked industry groups on LinkedIn to participate in an opinion poll on Zero Harm in the workplace. A total of 139 people voted on the poll to date, resulting in 25.2%…
6 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Planning & Design
Zero harm: A vision for a safer workplace
By Phillip Byard, Manager & Senior Engineering Consultant at InterSafe* I believe Zero Harm is a vision which inspires and calls people to acts of greatness. A good vision is always just outside of your reach. Does this mean it is achievable? – maybe not but I’m gonna have a good crack at trying!! Is Zero Harm theoretical…
5 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Rowan Karstel
Rowan Karstel, aged 50, was appointed as CEO of Beacon Hill Resources Plc in November 2012. Rowan joined Beacon Hill from Keaton Energy Limited, a Johannesburg listed thermal coal producer. Prior to Keaton Energy, Rowan was the Chief Project Development Officer at Optimum Coal Holdings where he was responsible for the development and execution of…
28 May 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Lesley Campbell
Lesley Campbell worked for a number of ring-dealing members between 1980 and 2000. She advised multinational companies on risk management, including a major car manufacturer and one of the world’s largest copper mines. Since she set up her own consultancy, Lesley has advised the World Bank and the United Nations on commodity-related projects, as well…
28 May 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Asia – The new centre for copper trading?
Due to its high use in construction, infrastructure and industrial equipment, copper demand is seen as an indicator for the health of the global economy. We had the chance to speak to Jacky Chan, Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Mining Investment Professionals about China’s current demand for copper and crucial success factors for copper exploration and…
28 May 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Brian Van Rooyen
Brian is the GM Ferrous at Exxaro Resources, a company listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange Ferrous is a new commodity business in Exxaro that was established following the acquisition of AKI in Australia in 2012 Brian has a mechanical engineering background, supported by a MBA. He spent most of his early career working in…
28 May 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Peter J. Hancock
Peter J. Hancock has been appointed President of Koniambo Nickel SAS in April 2011. He graduated from Dalhousie University in 1986 with a Bachelors Degree in Metallurgical Engineering and followed this up with a Masters Degree in 1988. Upon graduation he started working in the mining industry at Noranda’s Technology Centre in Pointe Claire, Quebec.…
28 May 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Infrastructure crucial to unlock Africa’s iron ore potential
In 2012 South Africa overtook India and became China’s third-biggest iron ore supplier. We had the chance to speak to Andrew Hodge, Analyst – Iron Ore Cost Research at Wood Mackenzie about what’s in store for the iron ore market in Africa. IMM Events: A recent article in the Economist has described Africa as the…
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