Issue May | June 2009

Investing in the ‘new generation’ of coal – Part Two — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 29, 2009 01:35 PM

 

TYREgate: new online tool for tyre and rim management — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 13, 2009 05:03 PM

TYREgate, a new online tool for managing tyres and rims, is a world first according to the creators. Its searchable causal factors database offers a depth of information not available before to the mining industry, says Jim Joy, professor and director of the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC).

New Bridgestone VJT tyres for loaders and ADTs — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 02:09 PM

Bridgestone Earthmover Tyres has released its new VJT tyre pattern, primarily designed for wheel loaders - but also suitable for articulated dump trucks - and providing increased operator comfort and longer tyre life.

Emissions trading and uranium: a blessing or a curse? - Part Two — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 14, 2009 08:41 AM

 

Australian uranium market update – Part Two — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 11, 2009 11:02 AM

 

Southern Missing Link takes another step forward — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 23, 2009 09:59 AM

Proponents of the Surat Basin Rail link in Queensland say the project is still running full steam ahead since the release of its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) earlier this year.

A global outlook for iron ore and steel: Part Two — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 08, 2009 04:46 PM

The opening presentations at The Australian Journal of Mining’s 12th Annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast conference, on March 24th, gave delegates a global “bigger picture” of the economic downturn, its effect on steel and commodities markets and its possible ongoing effects.

Partnership the key to managing risks: Anglo Coal — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 02, 2009 07:12 AM

Speaking at the recent Annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast, Anglo Coal Australia brought its perspective to the management of projects during the economic downturn.

Growing for the next phase of iron ore — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 16, 2009 11:41 AM

Many analysts have predicted that a recovery in commodity markets will not happen until later this year. This has been supported by the Baltic Dry Index beginning to lose the ground it made a few months’ ago. In some ways the BDI can be seen as a barometer of global trade, and it is down 34 per cent from last month.

Advancing ‘hot rocks’ technology — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 01, 2009 08:29 AM

Geothermal technology involves producing power from underground heat beneath the Earth’s surface. With recent research by scientists showing an abundance of hot dry rock in Australia, it is hoped it will supply five per cent of the country’s energy requirements by 2020.

The worst of the downturn behind us — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 15, 2009 02:37 PM

The past two weeks have done much to confirm the probabilities of a significant recovery in the resources markets in 2009 after last year’s sell-off. The performance of copper, oil and the Australian Dollar have given leading indications that new lows for these markets will now not be seen in 2009 and that the worst of this downturn is behind us.

A look into the future: Iron Ore — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 02:43 PM

In the second of a four-part series highlighting what experts believe the future may hold for Australia’s key commodities, Robert Carry takes a look at what could be in store for market-sensitive iron ore over the coming 12 months.

Is that a project in distress? Revisiting dispute resolution — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 03:03 PM

Tight credit conditions have manifested themselves in the deferment of many planned projects and the scaling back of many existing projects. Recent empirical data and surveys confirm a trend towards increased competition for contracts. In these changing market conditions, the first ripples of a rise in the number and scale of disputes are starting to surface. As we move into a new phase of the cycle, it is timely to revisit the array of tools that are available to project participants to mitigate and manage risks when disputes arise.

Resources sector at risk of fraud in current environment: KPMG — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 03:07 PM

The resources sector may now be exposed to higher levels of fraudulent incidents involving the theft of funds and physical assets, according to KPMG.

Honeymoon moves one step closer to production — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 29, 2009 01:33 PM

It has been almost two years since the Australian Labor Party made its historic decision to abandon its three-mines policy in regard to uranium, and now Uranium One’s Honeymoon project has taken a decisive step towards becoming our fourth uranium mine.

A global outlook for iron ore and steel: Part One — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 02, 2009 12:14 PM

The opening presentations at The Australian Journal of Mining’s 12th Annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast conference, on March 24th, gave delegates a global “bigger picture” of the economic downturn, its effect on steel and commodity markets and its possible ongoing effects.

Australian uranium market update – Part One — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 02:52 PM

While a ban on uranium mining being lifted in Western Australia is good news for the industry, on the downside this development came just as the global economy went into freefall, and with it, opportunities for funding. So can Australia break through the uranium barrier with a fourth mine?

The Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2009 (Qld) - Implications for the resources industry – Part One — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 03:24 PM

Carbon capture and storage is featuring high on the agenda of both the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments. Both Governments have signed on as foundation members of the newly formed Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute.

Investing in the ‘new generation’ of coal – Part One — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 23, 2009 09:55 AM

 

Shaping up at head office — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 02:57 PM

With profits easing, many mining managers are taking a hard look at overhead costs.