Issue March | April 2009

What the ‘carbon’ plan means for miners — by The Australian Journal of Mining — created Mar 18, 2009 11:06 AM

The Government’s White Paper, outlining its proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) has invoked strong criticism from the mining sector. Whilst there are provisions for some “emissions intensive” industries, the coal mining sector and a large majority of other mining exports will not be eligible for such provisions.

Reigning in expansion — by The Australian Journal of Mining — created Mar 11, 2009 03:46 PM

International news agency Reuters reported this month that some two-thirds of worldwide mineral industry expansion projects scheduled to get underway in 2009 have been cancelled.

Chinese investment in Australian mining — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Mar 25, 2009 03:56 PM

The recent mining boom was marked by a striking increase of Chinese investment in Australian strategic mining assets and related projects, fuelled by the supply shortage of key raw materials including iron ore, coal and gold.

Schedule Optimization Tool ready for release — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Mar 25, 2009 04:01 PM

One of the most important and time consuming stages in designing and operating a mine is the scheduling process.

Effective contract termination — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Mar 30, 2009 12:31 PM

It is becoming a daily occurrence to hear that mining projects have been cancelled or placed on hold.

Consultant’s Comment: To Russia with...stuff — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Mar 30, 2009 12:41 PM

Listening to the news and looking at the state of economies around the world one can see that our commodity export based economy is bound to fluctuate. But what else could Australia export, if not commodities?

Metso clear winner in slurry pump showdown — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Mar 30, 2009 12:43 PM

When there is debate over which of two machines is superior, what better way to settle the question than by pitting them side-by-side in a long term performance test.

Forecasts for energy and minerals: ABARE — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Mar 30, 2009 12:27 PM

The key message from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics’ (ABARE) latest report on energy and minerals, is that the reduction in world demand and supply due to weak economic performance is only for the short-term.

FLSmidth moves in Perth — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Mar 30, 2009 12:39 PM

In a move that will improve service and support across a range of specialist product regimes, FLSmidth Minerals has consolidated its W.A operations into a new facility.

Rehabilitation on the surface cracks in the system — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Mar 30, 2009 12:23 PM

The underlying concept of freehold land in New South Wales is the right to occupy and enjoy the land to the exclusion of all others except those matters which the Crown (through the government of the day) reserves unto itself.