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May 16, 2012
DHL Express Australia

DHL Express Australia is investing heavily in its facilities and infrastructure as it moves to grow further in one of its longest-standing markets.

DHL Express Australia is investing heavily in its facilities and infrastructure as it moves to grow further in one of its longest-standing markets.

DHL has been in operation since 1969, when in San Francisco, Dalsey, Hillblom and Lynn launched the world’s first intercontinental express delivery service. Today, DHL’s air and road network spans over 220 countries across the globe, and has become a household name and market leader in express delivery.

April 24, 2012
Operations: Printing

Arron Fu, VP of Software Development at UniPrint, looks at the security weaknesses in enterprise printing environments and explores the role that technology is playing in safeguarding the printing landscape.

Arron Fu, VP of Software Development at UniPrint, looks at the security weaknesses in enterprise printing environments and explores the role that technology is playing in safeguarding the printing landscape.

Just as email was 20 years ago, corporate printing environments today are, typically, uncontrolled and unmonitored. Extremely sensitive data is encrypted, safeguarded and highly prized as an asset. For most firms however, this is where the security ends. As soon as a document is sent to a printer, security is often overlooked.

April 18, 2012
Castillian Resources

After a significant gold discovery at Hope Brook in Newfoundland, Castillian Resources is forging ahead with an aggressive drilling programme to extend the resource and take the project forward to the preliminary economic assessment stage. CEO Dr Bill Pearson talks about the project’s prospects.

After a significant gold discovery at Hope Brook in Newfoundland, Castillian Resources is forging ahead with an aggressive drilling programme to extend the resource and take the project forward to the preliminary economic assessment stage. CEO Dr Bill Pearson talks to Gay Sutton about the project’s prospects.

In minerals exploration, some people seem to have a knack for spotting huge potential where others see nothing. Dr Bill Pearson, CEO and president of junior exploration company Castillian Resources, has the knack.

September 12, 2011
Diavik Diamond Mine: Operations

When the Diavik Diamond Mine went into production in January 2003, it had already achieved amazing feats of engineering. VP operations Marc Cameron tells Gay Sutton how the mine has rebounded from the 2008/2009 global financial crisis and is now completing a major investment to migrate from open pit to underground mining.

When the Diavik Diamond Mine went into production in January 2003, it had already achieved amazing feats of engineering. VP operations Marc Cameron tells Gay Sutton how the mine has rebounded from the 2008/2009 global financial crisis and is now completing a major investment to migrate from open pit to underground mining.

 

September 12, 2011
Diavik Diamond Mine: Overview

Created under intense heat and pressure, and delivered to the earth’s surface by volcanic action, diamonds are being mined in the icy reaches of northern Canada. Gay Sutton looks at the development of the Diavik Diamond Mine, the role of the luxury jewelry brand Harry Winston, and  the positive legacy it intends to leave for the Aboriginal people.

Created under intense heat and pressure, and delivered to the earth’s surface by volcanic action, diamonds are being mined in the icy reaches of northern Canada. Gay Sutton looks at the development of the Diavik Diamond Mine, the role of the luxury jewelry brand Harry Winston, and the positive legacy it intends to leave for the Aboriginal people.

 

July 15, 2011
African Minerals

With the collective appetite of the world’s steel makers likely only to increase, there has never been a better time to be the hand that feeds them, as Becky Done finds out in discussion with Michael Jones and Victoria Sherwood of African Minerals.

With the collective appetite of the world’s steel makers likely only to increase, there has never been a better time to be the hand that feeds them, as Becky Done finds out in discussion with Michael Jones and Victoria Sherwood of African Minerals.

 

 

 

 

July 15, 2011
The Rezidor Hotel Group

The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world’s fastest growing hotel chains, and a strong presence in emerging markets is viewed as critical to the group’s long-term success.

The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world’s fastest growing hotel chains, and a strong presence in emerging markets is viewed as critical to the group’s long-term success. Andrew McLachlan, VP for Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands, talks to Jayne Alverca about the factors that are driving the company’s stellar growth in Africa.

 

 

June 7, 2011
Aurcana Corporation

The Aurcana Corporation operates the La Negra mine in Mexico and is developing and constructing the Shafter Mine in Texas, which will quadruple the company’s silver output and raise it from junior to mid-tier status. Gay Sutton hears about the challenges from VP Operations Andy Nichols.

The Aurcana Corporation operates the La Negra mine in Mexico and is developing and constructing the Shafter Mine in Texas, which will quadruple the company’s silver output and raise it from junior to mid-tier status. The road to success will face challenges, though, as Gay Sutton hears from VP Operations Andy Nichols.

 

March 29, 2011
Taseko Mines Limited

About to embark on the third phase of modernisation at Canada’s second largest
open pit copper mine.

Taseko Mines Limited is about to embark on the third phase of modernisation at Canada’s second largest open pit copper mine. VP of Operations Dave Rouleau talks to Gay Sutton about future-proofing the mine against the cyclical nature of commodity prices.

 

November 30, 2010
Permasteelisa North America

However clever the internals might be, a building is judged from the outside. Alan Swaby talks to one of construction industry’s most innovative suppliers.

However clever the internals might be, a building is judged from the outside. Alan Swaby talks to one of the construction industry’s most innovative suppliers.

 

October 27, 2010
Innovation: Business transformation

If necessity is the mother of invention, then the same must be true for reinvention, too. It’s certainly true for Ricoh—once regarded as a manufacturer of office equipment, the company has been undergoing something of a transformation. Becky Done talks to Carsten Bruhn, VP of Ricoh Global Services Europe, to find out more.

If necessity is the mother of invention, then the same must be true for reinvention, too. It’s certainly true for Ricoh—once regarded as a manufacturer of office equipment, the company has been undergoing something of a transformation. Becky Done talks to Carsten Bruhn, VP of Ricoh Global Services Europe, to find out more.

 

 

September 16, 2010
Operations: Outsourcing

Outsourcing your non-core processes to the experts can save your business time and money, freeing up your resources to focus on what you do best. Becky Done talks to Danila Meirlaen, VP for Business Process Outsourcing, HP Enterprise Services EMEA, to find out what’s involved.

Outsourcing your non-core processes to the experts can save your business time and money, freeing up your resources to focus on what you do best. Becky Done talks to Danila Meirlaen, VP for Business Process Outsourcing, HP Enterprise Services EMEA, to find out what’s involved.

 

 

 

 

August 26, 2010
Hitachi Construction Truck Manufacturing

Ontario-based Hitachi Construction Truck Manufacturing has a strong customer base in mega mining trucks around the world but receives surprisingly little recognition in Canada. Executive VP Bruce Murray explains how the company is preparing to raise its profile in the North American market.

Ontario-based Hitachi Construction Truck Manufacturing has a strong customer base in mega mining trucks around the world but receives surprisingly little recognition in Canada. Executive VP Bruce Murray explains to Gay Sutton how the company is preparing to raise its profile in the North American market.

 

August 5, 2010
Toyota South Africa

Toyota is investing considerable resources in developing its South African supply chain. VP of Purchasing and Engineering Nigel Ward explains to Gay Sutton the value of collaborative supplier relations and Toyota’s philosophy of respect for people and mutual trust.

Toyota is investing considerable resources in developing its South African supply chain. VP of purchasing and engineering Nigel Ward explains to Gay Sutton the value of collaborative supplier relations and Toyota’s philosophy of respect for people and mutual trust.

July 1, 2010
Foskor

South African phosphate mining and processing group Foskor gave its name to foskorite—but ironically, it is no longer mining that ore as it refocuses its strategy and resources.

South African phosphate mining and processing group Foskor gave its name to foskorite—but ironically, it is no longer mining that ore as it refocuses its strategy and resources. John O’Hanlon speaks to the VP of Mining, Johan Horn.

 

 

 

July 1, 2010
Simcoa Operations

Simcoa Operations is one of the world’s leading producers of silicon. Vice president Jim Brosnan tells Jane Bordenave how a dedication to efficiency and zero waste has helped it get there.

Simcoa Operations is one of the world’s leading producers of silicon. Vice president Jim Brosnan tells Jane Bordenave how a dedication to efficiency and zero waste has helped it get there.

 

 

 

 

June 25, 2010
Sekoko Resources

Black-owned South African exploration company Sekoko Resources has a far reaching vision and ambition. Moss Radingoana talks to Gay Sutton about coal, platinum and iron exploration in Limpopo Province, and the plans to diversify into power generation and iron smelting

May 1, 2010
Toyota South Africa

Toyota is investing considerable resources in developing its South African supply chain. VP of Purchasing and Engineering Nigel Ward explains to Gay Sutton the value of collaborative supplier relations and Toyota’s philosophy of respect for people and mutual trust.

Toyota is investing considerable resources in developing its South African supply chain. VP of Purchasing and Engineering Nigel Ward explains to Gay Sutton the value of collaborative supplier relations and Toyota’s philosophy of respect for people and mutual trust.

 

 

 

 

 

March 18, 2009
HJ Heinz

57 sigmaGary Thomas, Director of Continuous Improvement and Operational Risk Management for HJ Heinz, tells Martin Ashcroft how lean and six sigma are being used to step change performance. “We think we are truly an innovator in the food business,” says Gary Thomas, and he’s not talking about the 57 varieties, the stay-clean caps or the upside-down bottles.