Major Projects Conference
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REGIONAL CAPACITY NQ
July 2014 |
The Mining Advocate
Major Projects Conference Businesses can register now for Queensland’s leading infrastructure and resource industry event, the 13th annual Major Projects Conference. Department of State Development Infrastructure and Planning Director-General David Edwards said the oneday program gave delegates the opportunity to learn about significant and emerging projects, industry trends and network with industry leaders. “The Major Projects Conference has a proud history of delivering the latest major
project information to businesses and the community,” Mr Edwards said. “The conference is delivered by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and highlights how the Queensland economy is growing and what projects and industries are emerging. “This is powered by our government’s work to grow a four-pillar economy based on tourism, agriculture, resources and construction and reduce bureaucratic red tape. “The Major Projects
Conference 2013 was a tremendous success with delegates enjoying the engaging program at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. “While speakers to this year’s event are still being finalised, the conference always attracts highcalibre keynote speakers. “In the past, IBISWorld chairman Phil Ruthvan has presented, along with Queensland Airports Limited managing director Dennis Chant in 2012. “I encourage anyone who
wants to share in a stronger Queensland to register early to receive a discounted rate for the conference.” The Major Projects Conference 2014 will be held on September 18 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Financial journalist James Kirby will be the master of ceremonies at this year’s event. “James is one of Australia’s most experienced financial journalists with a strong background spanning The Australian Financial Review,
Business Review Weekly and cofounding Eureka Report,” Mr Edwards said. “I am sure James’ commentary will provide valuable insights on Queensland industry trends during panel discussions.” Early bird registration costs $495 (GST included) per delegate. This provides a saving of $120 on the standard registration, which costs $615 (GST included) per delegate. To register visit www.mpc.qld. gov.au
ADVERTORIAL
Mendi mining materialises The gauntlet has been thrown down to mining companies in the North West by Townsville-based civil contractor Mendi. “Try us.” Mendi has grown over the last 20 years as civil contracting morphed into bulk transport which grew into crushing and screening contracting. This investment, initially supporting Mendi’s ongoing business, led to new opportunities which emerged as the region grew. It was the right offer at the right time. Now they are looking further afield into mining services, according to Mendi director of administration and finance Steve Goicoechea.
have an indigenous employment policy, so the community gets a social benefit as well.” The sign of a well-run operation was when the client was inclined to involve Mendi in the day-to-day decision making, managing director Jeff Doyle said. “We always establish a close relationship with the client’s people on the ground, which means they can rely on our input,” he said. “It is important from the start to have good people who are aware of their responsibilities and safety obligations, as well as having latemodel machinery and awareness of its operational parameters.
“We know the wet season and know the challenges and expectations of operating in remote areas.
“We have plenty of capacity. For the last 15 months we’ve crushed on average 22,000 tonnes of in-spec asphalt and concrete aggregates per month at quarry operations in Townsville . We had surplus machinery in place so if we had a failure or had to change wear parts, we didn’t stop production, we swapped machinery out.”
“We would look to have 50 per cent local employment on any site and
Mr Doyle said Mendi had exceeded expectations and minimised
“The company offer : ‘Good equipment run by good people under good processes’,” Mr Giocoechea said. “The business is attentive, diverse, capable and directly accountable.
Mendi managing director Jeff Doyle.
downtime, which created confidence with the client that they were getting what they paid for. “We are able to be innovative in our tendering, with our point of difference being integrated services from civil and bulk haulage to crushing and mining infrastructure works,” he said. The company’s signature developments include various
property developments to the north of Townsville, Bushland Beach, and supplying more than a million tonnes of minus-200mm general fill to the Townsville Port Access Road project. This project saw Mendi perform the entire package of crushing, loading and transporting to site an average of 8000 tonnes per day.
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REGIONAL CAPACITY NQ
July 2014 |
The Mining Advocate
Major Projects Conference Businesses can register now for Queensland’s leading infrastructure and resource industry event, the 13th annual Major Projects Conference. Department of State Development Infrastructure and Planning Director-General David Edwards said the oneday program gave delegates the opportunity to learn about significant and emerging projects, industry trends and network with industry leaders. “The Major Projects Conference has a proud history of delivering the latest major
project information to businesses and the community,” Mr Edwards said. “The conference is delivered by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and highlights how the Queensland economy is growing and what projects and industries are emerging. “This is powered by our government’s work to grow a four-pillar economy based on tourism, agriculture, resources and construction and reduce bureaucratic red tape. “The Major Projects
Conference 2013 was a tremendous success with delegates enjoying the engaging program at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. “While speakers to this year’s event are still being finalised, the conference always attracts highcalibre keynote speakers. “In the past, IBISWorld chairman Phil Ruthvan has presented, along with Queensland Airports Limited managing director Dennis Chant in 2012. “I encourage anyone who
wants to share in a stronger Queensland to register early to receive a discounted rate for the conference.” The Major Projects Conference 2014 will be held on September 18 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Financial journalist James Kirby will be the master of ceremonies at this year’s event. “James is one of Australia’s most experienced financial journalists with a strong background spanning The Australian Financial Review,
Business Review Weekly and cofounding Eureka Report,” Mr Edwards said. “I am sure James’ commentary will provide valuable insights on Queensland industry trends during panel discussions.” Early bird registration costs $495 (GST included) per delegate. This provides a saving of $120 on the standard registration, which costs $615 (GST included) per delegate. To register visit www.mpc.qld. gov.au
ADVERTORIAL
Mendi mining materialises The gauntlet has been thrown down to mining companies in the North West by Townsville-based civil contractor Mendi. “Try us.” Mendi has grown over the last 20 years as civil contracting morphed into bulk transport which grew into crushing and screening contracting. This investment, initially supporting Mendi’s ongoing business, led to new opportunities which emerged as the region grew. It was the right offer at the right time. Now they are looking further afield into mining services, according to Mendi director of administration and finance Steve Goicoechea.
have an indigenous employment policy, so the community gets a social benefit as well.” The sign of a well-run operation was when the client was inclined to involve Mendi in the day-to-day decision making, managing director Jeff Doyle said. “We always establish a close relationship with the client’s people on the ground, which means they can rely on our input,” he said. “It is important from the start to have good people who are aware of their responsibilities and safety obligations, as well as having latemodel machinery and awareness of its operational parameters.
“We know the wet season and know the challenges and expectations of operating in remote areas.
“We have plenty of capacity. For the last 15 months we’ve crushed on average 22,000 tonnes of in-spec asphalt and concrete aggregates per month at quarry operations in Townsville . We had surplus machinery in place so if we had a failure or had to change wear parts, we didn’t stop production, we swapped machinery out.”
“We would look to have 50 per cent local employment on any site and
Mr Doyle said Mendi had exceeded expectations and minimised
“The company offer : ‘Good equipment run by good people under good processes’,” Mr Giocoechea said. “The business is attentive, diverse, capable and directly accountable.
Mendi managing director Jeff Doyle.
downtime, which created confidence with the client that they were getting what they paid for. “We are able to be innovative in our tendering, with our point of difference being integrated services from civil and bulk haulage to crushing and mining infrastructure works,” he said. The company’s signature developments include various
property developments to the north of Townsville, Bushland Beach, and supplying more than a million tonnes of minus-200mm general fill to the Townsville Port Access Road project. This project saw Mendi perform the entire package of crushing, loading and transporting to site an average of 8000 tonnes per day.
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