http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/ Based in Perth, Western Australia, Platform Communications provides strategic advice and corporate affairs counsel to the mining, energy and resources sector. en-au rebecca@platformcommunications.com.au Copyright 2008 2008-12-19T02:57:15+08:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/merry-christmas-from-platform-communications/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/merry-christmas-from-platform-communications/#When:02:57:15Z We have had a fantastic year at PLATFORM and would like to thank you for your support. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! From everyone on the team, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Eat, drink and above all, be merry! Please note that Platform Communications will be closed from 22 December 2008 to 5 January 2009. For any urgent matters please contact Kirsty Danby on 0413 401 323 or email her on Kirsty@platformcommunications.com.au 2008-12-19T02:57:15+08:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/platform-supports-minebloggers-website-launch/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/platform-supports-minebloggers-website-launch/#When:04:26:49Z www.mineblogger.com.au, a website developed for recruiters in the resources industry, is now up and running enabling employers to communicate with candidates on career opportunities and information that can't be communicated elsewhere, 24/7, globally and in real time. The innovative website provides a simple, accessible and practical one stop shop for the total resource sector for candidates, employers, trainers and associations. www.mineblogger.com.au ensures that both employers and candidates receive the same information enabling them to keep abreast of industry movements at any point in time. The site is easily discoverable and focuses on attracting candidates to and within Australia and is only for employers, representative bodies and training associations- not recruitment agencies. Visit the site for yourself and have a look- www.mineblogger.com.au   2008-10-29T04:26:49+08:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/bhp-billiton-contract-extension/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/bhp-billiton-contract-extension/#When:06:05:02Z Platform's service contract with BHP Billiton was extended in August to provide the company with a further 12 months of support services. Platform Communications enjoys a positive working relationship with BHP Billiton, with open communication ensuring the continued success of this relationship. The Platform team is involved across a range of ongoing communication projects for BHP Billiton Stainless Steel Materials, Nickel West and Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation. Our strategists will continue to work closely with this client to deliver comprehensive ongoing communications support, preparing local media campaigns, speechwriting and generating factsheets and brochures. Platform takes a fresh approach to corporate communications that achieves results through established stakeholder dialogue and creative guidance.  Our team provides BHP Billiton Nickel West with ongoing strategic support to plan and implement the following: change management processes innovative event concept generation event coordination and management sustainability reporting employee newsletters media and analyst tours. 2008-09-09T06:05:02+08:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/platform-wins-aarc-annual-report/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/platform-wins-aarc-annual-report/#When:06:01:22Z Western Australia's leading petroleum and minerals centre of research and expertise, the Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC) appointed Platform Communications to produce the content for its 2008 Annual Report. ARRC is a major initiative of the Western Australian Government, CSIRO and Curtin University of Technology, developed in conjunction and consultation with the petroleum and mining industries. This research hub exists to deliver knowledge, understanding and solutions for the challenges facing Australia's resources and oil and gas industries. The Platform team worked swiftly to generate the content for this Annual Report, which details the many exciting research projects that were initiated at ARRC during 2007-08.  Platform drew on its specialist understanding of the resources and oil and gas industries to deliver a balance of creative, stylised writing and highly technical substantive information for this report.      2008-09-05T06:01:22+08:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/xodus-to-present-at-appea-2008-environment-conference/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/xodus-to-present-at-appea-2008-environment-conference/#When:00:21:09Z Platform congratulates longstanding client Xodus Group on selection to present at APPEA 2008 Environment Conference. Xodus Group Director Environment Francis Baronie together with Coakes Consulting Director Dr Sheridan Coakes will present their abstract "Applying Gestalt: The strategic importance of integrated environment and social impact assessment and management in petroleum development processes" at the APPEA 2008 Environment Conference to be held in Queensland on 7-9 October. The conference is attended by Australia's leading environmental researchers, professionals and government policy-makers and regulators, who seek to understand and improve the oil and gas industry's environmental outcomes. The presentation is an excellent channel for Xodus Group to showcase its capabilities, expertise and experience to key stakeholders, clients and industry peers. Platform Communications support the Perth outfit of Xodus Group with marketing and communication strategies, tools and activities. 2008-08-18T00:21:09+08:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/specialist-appointment-boosts-cka-capabilities/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/specialist-appointment-boosts-cka-capabilities/#When:05:13:02Z CKA Risk Solutions, one of our major clients, has further boosted its expanding capabilities, credentials and experience with the appointment of a senior foreign market specialist. The appointment of Stuart McLean as a Director further consolidated CKA's niche position, bringing diverse international experience and high-level account management expertise to the firm. Stuart has an impressive professional background, with first-hand experience in foreign markets that is hard to rival in the Australian marketplace. His experience spans many industry sectors, including power and energy, telecommunications, mining and resources. Stuart returns to Perth after spending eight years as a MD with Marsh, most recently in the Asia Pacific region. Stuart was previously Marsh's COO in NZ and GM of the Pacific Island Territories. This appointment comes at a time of considerable growth for Perth-based CKA, with the firm already acting exclusively for many of Australia's highest profile companies. 2008-08-01T05:13:02+08:00 http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/platform-continues-to-grow-with-appointment-of-bec-bradshaw-to-the-team/ http://www.platformcommunications.com.au/latest-news/platform-continues-to-grow-with-appointment-of-bec-bradshaw-to-the-team/#When:03:06:43Z Bec commenced with Platform in early July as our Junior Communications Consultant and has quickly found her niche in project and logistical management. Bec is a Commerce undergraduate, majoring in Public Relations and Marketing, whose unique approach to professional communications complements the flair of our dynamic team. 2008-07-01T03:06:43+08:00