Editor profile

Alistair Vance

Senior Editor, Mining & Natural Resources

Alistair Vance investigates Australia's critical minerals sector, from iron ore to lithium exports. He monitors the intersection of mining innovation and global resource demand.

alistair.vance@ausbizdaily.com

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Australia Business

Regional Economic Structure Changes: Analyzing Structural Differences in the Development of Capital and Non-capital Regions in Australia

In-depth analysis of structural changes in the economic environment of different regions in Australia. This paper will explore the economic differences between capital cities and resource-based regions from perspectives such as mining expansion, manufacturing relocation, and technological innovation, and provide investors with insights into long-term structural trends.

Alistair Vance1 min read
Australia Business

Western Australia's "Seven Cities Vision": A New Blueprint for Reshaping the Resource Economy and Regional Economic Growth

In-depth analysis of Western Australia's "Seven Cities Vision" strategy. This article will analyze how this strategy drives the economic transformation of the western region through infrastructure investment, workforce development, and industrial collaboration, and what it means for resources, energy, and regional development.

Alistair Vance2 min read
Energy Infrastructure

AI data centre boom and tariff cost squeeze: Four questions for Australia’s engineering and construction industry in 2026

Deloitte's 2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook shows that the U.S. industry is shifting from aggregate growth to structural replacement: commercial construction and manufacturing plants are contracting, AI data centers and energy infrastructure are expanding, while steel and aluminum tariffs of up to 50% have permanently raised the cost baseline. This article analyzes the transmission paths of this change to Australian engineering contractors, the resources and energy industry chains, and Asia-Pacific trade.

Alistair Vance7 min read
Energy Infrastructure

Global civil engineering market heads toward $10 trillion: A new cycle for Australia's infrastructure and resource engineering

According to a Market Research Future report, the global civil engineering market is expected to grow from $5.78 trillion in 2024 to $10.09 trillion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. This article analyzes the opportunities and challenges for Australia's infrastructure, mining, and Asia-Pacific trade within this growth cycle.

Alistair Vance5 min read
Australia Business

Why are Perth and Brisbane reshaping Australia's business landscape?

Based on ABS regional population data for the 2024-25 fiscal year, analyze the impact of the rise of Perth and Brisbane on commercial investment, as well as Sydney and Melbourne's dependence on overseas migration.

Alistair Vance6 min read