The Australian mining sector is extensive, and undeniably critical to the wider economy. In fact, the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science forecasts a significant increase in export values over the next several years, estimating a 35 per cent increase by...
No matter the industry in which it participates, companies strive to decrease operational costs, thereby enabling them to decrease the prices of their commodities. The Australian mining sector is experiencing an enormous amount of pressure to reduce expenses in the...
The construction sector has an extensive supply chain. When contractors submit orders for lumber, concrete, rebars and other products, they set in motion hundreds of transactions, many of which start at mines and production facilities. Quarrying and concrete mixing...
The sustainable aggregates sector produces building products made from recycled construction waste. Although somewhat regarded as a niche industry, a 2012 report from Hyder Consulting noted that, throughout 2008-09, 55 per cent of Australia's total building waste...
Figuring out why some mines are closing comes down to assessing variables that impact commodity prices. Once decision-makers understand the impact of those factors, they can make small investments that aggregately improve their plants' competitiveness. Even...
Lauded for its favourable strength-to-weight ratio, aluminium is one of the world's most essential metals. Bauxite, the ore from which aluminium is manufactured, is abundant in Australia. Although there are only five bauxite mines in the country, the nation is one...
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