Commodities
Proposed USDA rules ‘fundamentally flawed’
(Posted on 19/08/19)The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new proposed rule for regulating plant-based agricultural biotechnology products, as drafted, is “fundamentally flawed” and could contribute to future trade disruptions, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and several other grain- and oilseed-based agribusiness...
Skills partnership launched
(Posted on 19/08/19)BHP Mitsubishi Alliance, BMA, TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity Australia have announced a new multi-million dollar skills partnership that will support the introduction of new technology in mining.The key aim of the Queensland Future Skills Partnership is to fund and facilitate the fast-tracked development and delivery of new autonomy...
Resolution Copper permitting milestone
(Posted on 13/08/19)Rio Tinto’s Resolution Copper project in the US has achieved a major permitting milestone with the release of an independently prepared Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the project. The rigorous review, conducted by the US States Forest Service over a six year period included broad public engagement.Resolution...
PCA strengthens executive team
(Posted on 13/08/19)The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s Cement Manufacturers, is pleased to announce additions to its executive team in Government Affairs, Communications and Finance. The PCA, founded in 1916, is the premier policy research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America’s cement...
Rio Tinto’s $3.5 billion shareholders returns
(Posted on 08/08/19)Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques said "We have delivered strong financial results with underlying EBITDA of $10.3 billion and EBITDA margin of 47%. Our financial performance was driven by our Pilbara operations with a 72% EBITDA margin, underpinned by strong iron ore prices."We are taking actions to protect the Pilbara Blend...
ABMEC appoints new Vice President
(Posted on 08/08/19)The President-elect of ABMEC (Association for British Mining Expertise), Paul Freeman, has a long and varied career centred on longwall coal operations, with mine manager qualifications in both the UK and South Africa. His impressive practical experience is embellished by research for a doctorate at Cardiff University's Strata Mechanics...
