Industry sectors

Biotechnology

The Australian Biotechnology sector provides investors with investment exposure to a growing number of companies seeking to commercialise leading edge technology that has a basis or application in the life sciences. These include drug discovery and therapeutic companies as well as companies involved in the commercialisation of medical products such as medical devices, diagnostics and drug delivery mechanisms.

An explanation of Biotechnology along with specific information on valuing biotech companies and the risks associated with investing in this sector is provided. The latest listings, research and news are also available. 

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Resources                                                                          

The ASX Resources sector offers investment exposure to most of the significant valuable elements that are extracted from below the earth's surface. The Australian Resources sector is made up of the two streams of Minerals and Energy. In Minerals, we have explorers and producers involved in a whole range of minerals, which can be broadly classified as base metals, gold and precious metals, mineral sands, diamonds, iron ore and other steel related ores. In Energy we have oil and natural gas, steaming and coking coal, coal seam methane gas and uranium.

An overview of the sector along with more detailed information on the sub sectors including Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas, Gold and Steel is provided. New listings, research tools and additional resources are also available.

> more on the resources sector 

Upcoming Events

Investor Series Resources days

These half day commodity conferences held in the heart of the Sydney CBD are free to attend and aim to bring the resources industry and the investment community together.

Uranium Day - 12 Nov 2008, Hilton Hotel, Sydney
Mixed Commodity Day - 11 Dec 2008, Hilton Hotel, Sydney

For more information and to register, visit:

www.resourcefulevents.com