The New South Wales mining sector has faced some challenges over recent months, but there are high hopes it is getting back onto its feet again.

The resources sector is widely believed be struggling at the moment, which may encourage more clean technologies to come to the fore.

Australian businesses need to focus on effective leadership in order to stay ahead of the competition – and this is certainly true of those in the mining industry.

The future of the Australian gas industry is in doubt, as experts anticipate that a rise in cheap coal could hamper demand for the resource.

The mining sector could face a number of challenges over the coming years, but how well placed in Australia to be able to deal with them?

Productivity is the essential process that will produce higher returns for the mining industry. Investment in better equipment is the key to improving this.

A Chinese economic slowdown is forcing mining companies to re-think their export strategies. Is this an opportunity for new investment and making changes?

Queensland is investing heavily in boosting its mining and natural gas industries in an effort to increase state’s reputation as a resource-rich economy.

The mining industry is relying on its ability to find new efficiencies. Big Data allows them to do just that, with measuring equipment playing a key role.

With mining companies operating on tighter margins than ever before, productivity is the key to success – especially given current industry predictions.

Many media reports have talked about “the end of the mining boom in Australia”, but new forecasts show the future for the industry is still positive.