8th February 2012, Bristol, UK: On 20-22 March 2012, leading CEOs, MDs, GMs and Directors will attend the Next Generation Mining Summit at the Shangri-La Hotel in Cairns to discuss the hottest and most challenging topics currently encapsulating the mining industry.
Australia has historically dominated the mining industry, however its mining sector has not been immune to the recent global economic downturn. As a result, even the larg...
Matthew Michalewicz, Director of SolveIT Software - a leading provider of enterprise software for supply and demand optimisation and predictive modeling - led the Keynote Panel Discussion at the Next Generation Mining Summit in Perth in September 2011 with a focus on ‘Planning, Scheduling and Optimising the End-to-End Mining Supply Chain.'
Next Generation Mining Summit Australia, which took place from 27th - 29th September at The Vines Resort, Swan Valley, Perth provided leading executives with an ideal framework for new business relationships to flourish. The summit saw senior level executives from mining companies across Australia meet to discuss the most pressing issues in a relaxed and vibrant environment.
Global miner Rio Tinto has made a $3.5 billion approach for Africa-focused Riversdale Mining, sending the target firm's shares surging and setting up a potential takeover battle.
Proceeds from the federal government's proposed new mining tax must be ploughed into social infrastructure in mining towns, a mining union says.
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) wants government debt paid down before the gains from a mining boom are invested in a prosperity fund.
White Energy is set to expand its coal business with the $486 million acquisition of two NSW coal assets from Cascade Coal.
RIO Tinto is likely to pursue a buyback in the second-half of next year, with growth through M&A a bigger priority, according to analysts.
Planned mining and energy investment has soared to a record $132.9 billion after commodity prices rebounded and key resources projects received the green light.
Figures reveal that mining and energy investments have risen to $132.9 Billion, a 21 percent increase from April.