Now in its 8th year, the annual Mining South Australia Conference will return to Whyalla on the 25-26 November 2014. The event is the perfect place to hear the latest insights into the region's project developments, mining operations, exploration, infrastructure, ports and rail and many more! Key topics to be discussed: > RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: SA’s Mining and Resources updatesGovernment updates | Updates for Accelerating Exploration -...

This course will provide participants with a fundamental grounding in the Australian gas industry, covering the key technical, commercial and contract aspects of the industry. The course begins with an overview of industry structure and the important links with other industries, such as oil, followed by a short review of upstream activities including how gas is formed and how it is found and produced. A study of the gas transportation network...

Nigeria's agricultural sector is being reshaped and reinvigorated as the center of the country's economic growth and prosperity. The key challenges facing this new chapter of sustainable intensification and productivity are widespread. Modernisation, new ideas and new technology are required across all aspects of agricultural practice. Significant improvements in infrastructure, storage, distribution and waste management must also be introduce...

AusRAIL will return to Perth this November, where industry leaders, rail manufacturers and operators from the Australasian region and beyond, will meet and discuss the latest industry development, and enjoy the invaluable networking opportunities that the two-day conference and exhibition provides.

Are you looking to capitalize on the growing dining boom in Asia? Economic growth and rising wages in the developing world is driving growth across many markets, but in particular Asia’s increased food consumption now provides an enormous opportunity for Australia and New Zealand’s agricultural industry. By 2050 it is estimated that agricultural outputs will need to grow by at least 60% to meet the growing demand of Asian consumpti...

The Conversation and Informa Australia are pleased to present the Future of Welfare Conference. The forum seeks to examine the welfare system and the policy and reform directions for welfare in Australia. The two days will look not only at the concept of social welfare and the evolution of thinking worldwide around welfare but also at current realities and policy directions in Australia and whether this will or should reframe how we see and de...

By 2050 it is estimated that agricultural outputs will need to grow by at least 60% to meet the growing demand of Asian consumption. However, this strong agricultural demand is met with growing supply chain constraints which could hinder the potential for Australian and New Zealands agricultural trade into Asia. Informa Australia are pleased to announce the Inaugural Asia Pacific Food & Fibre Summit, to be held on the 30-31 October 2014, i...

Building on twelve years of excellence it's rare that such a large gathering of underground coal operators come together under the one roof, providing a great opportunity to catch up with friends, industry leaders, former colleagues and longwall mining specialists.We are delighted to announce that production for the 13th Annual Longwall Conference is under-way and is due for release in the middle of 2014.

Shipbrokers are the key to a transaction between a ship owner and the shippers of cargo. The broker is involved in many stages of a deal: presenting the business to potential clients, negotiating the main terms of a contract, finalising the details of the contract and following the deal through. Brokers provide clients with market intelligence and advice. Charterparties are one of the key contracts used by brokers in the shipping industry ...

This annual conference held in Mount Isa is a significant opportunity for local, regional and national industry stakeholders to meet during 2 days, discuss current project developments and address issues to improve the great opportunities this important mineral province has to offer.