Issue July | August 2009

Valuations currently under scrutiny — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 05:36 PM

While commodity prices have declined from their lofty heights, costs have not retreated as quickly.

A water accounting framework for mining — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 05:08 PM

Extracts from a paper submitted to: SDIMI Conference 2009, 6–8 July 2009, Gold Coast, QLD

Challenges in copper exploration — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 04:59 PM

Excerpts from a presentation by Eric Finlayson, head of exploration Rio Tinto, at the MetalBulletin 22nd International Copper Conference in June.

Sustainability reporting & water — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 04:58 PM

Excerpts from a paper by Dr Gavin Mudd* - Sustainability Reporting and Water Resources: a Preliminary Assessment of Embodied Water and Sustainable Mining.

The importance of excellence in SH&E — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 04:54 PM

The possibility of company directors facing criminal conviction for workplace incidents has catapulted SH&E risk to the top of the agenda.

Hybrid power for remote communications — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 04:52 PM

Mining facilities are faced with the dilemma of how to power a variety of telecommunications and networking equipment both reliably and economically.

Long term future good for geothermal — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 04:51 PM

On June 4th, The Australian Journal of Mining held its 4th Hot Rock Energy Energy Conference, where analysts and hot rock developers came together to look at developments and forecasts for geothermal in the future energy mix.

Guide to revisiting maintenance costs — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 04:49 PM

Maintenance expenditure can seem untouchable - too risky to reduce because it might compromise production. With the right root-cause approach to necessary usage, however, you can reduce costs without risking availability.

Consultant’s Comment: Another punch in the wall-1 — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 04:48 PM

The variety of mining methods can cause confusion even amongst experienced mining professionals, let alone analysts, suppliers and the broader community.

Company Briefing: Lihir Gold — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jul 07, 2009 04:37 PM

ASX-listed gold producer Lihir Gold Limited has undergone a significant transformation over the past four years.