Born into adversity

By Samantha JamesWHEN BHP Billiton demerged its nickel, coal, manganese and alumina assets into South32 in May 2015, it claimed established operations and low...

Investors benefit using buyers’ advocate

CREATED in response to demand for buyer representation in the tough Darwin property market, Peterson’s Property Search helps those who are unable to invest...

Keep alert, aware and alive

ACCORDING to the Australasian Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (ACRRMH), mental health problems in the mining and resource sector cost Australia $221...

French company leads the world in air-cooled heat exchange

WITH more than 50 years of experience in air-cooled heat exchange in international markets, Hamon Group subsidiary Hamon D’Hondt is passing on the benefit...

Mining marks the Territory with diverse ventures

WHILE not a traditional mining powerhouse like its neighbouring states, the Northern Territory has become a significant contributor to the Australian economy. Despite Australia’s well-publicised...

Diversifying in the WA goldfields

Independence Group (IGO) has operated in the goldfields region of WA since 2002, developing a multi-commodity focus on gold, nickel, copper, zinc and silver....

Saucy Spanish fiestas

SPAIN is renowned as a land of festivals, hosting unique events throughout the year in its many cities and villages. The running of the...

Undeterred by gloomy share price

South32 chief executive Graham Kerr at the company’s first AGM in Perth. By Courtney PearsonAT its first annual general meeting, held in Perth, South32 has...

Output increased as prices fall: Fortescue

By Rachel Dally-Watkins17 April, 2015FORTESCUE Metals Group will increase output by as much as 10 million tonnes by the end of the 2015 financial...

Liquid storage tanks built to survive a cyclone

THE development and expansion of WA’s mining industry has highlighted a growing concern for storage structures to comply with cyclone rating requirements. In particular,...