May-June

Company Briefing: Industrea Limited (ASX:IDL)

One of a rare breed of truly global Australian businesses, mining products and services provider Industrea Limited has defied the global downturn to win over $100 million of new export contracts since July 2008.

New Bridgestone VJT tyres for loaders and ADTs

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.

Consultant’s Comment: Mining equipment and transport outlook

Short term havoc will be painful for the suppliers of mining, haulage and processing equipment as mining companies maximise efforts to keep their current fleets going. In this financial climate, some mines have already closed and many others have lowered production levels and downsized project pipelines.

A look into the future: Iron Ore

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.

Australian uranium market update – Part One

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?

Shaping up at head office

With profits easing, many mining managers are taking a hard look at overhead costs. After any festive season, looking in the mirror can reveal that we have some excess fat to trim. Resist the temptation to simply tighten the belt. Reviewing the value delivered by overhead functions ensures sustainable benefits, writes Alasdair Johnson* of Partners in Performance.

Is that a project in distress? Revisiting dispute resolution

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

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

The Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2009 (Qld) - Implications for the resources industry – Part One

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.