The SIRIUS UAV is a lightweight, durable, fixed wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for high accuracy DEM and orthophoto purposes.

KPMG says the Federal Budget leaves the resources sector confused, while the Minerals Council says it drives up taxes at the wrong time.

A recent study into Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) has shown results from quarry product samples were higher than those from metal or coal mines.

Perlite, which is often used in lightweight plasters and mortars, insulation and ceiling tiles, may yet play a major part in the reduction of power consumption in the years ahead. And as Bill Langer adds, it may also cause some headaches for his local power company!

Quarry workers recently took to the limelight when shooting started for a video to raise awareness of safe work, good posture and ergonomics.

None too surprisingly, Gina Rinehart has topped the list of the 10 most influential women in mining but number 10 on the list is no stranger to the quarrying industry.

As part of its Professional Development Program (PDP), the Institute of Quarrying Australia has developed a series of dedicated quality plant training days for quarry operators, managers, foremen, plant operators, sales staff and all who need to know more about quarry plant and equipment.

Australia’s first comprehensive study of the sector's contribution to vocational education shows that training is on the agenda to cover shortages of labour in the industry.

Consultation and engagement play an important part in the conduct of business today, particularly in planning permits. In the past, this was seen as being a “soft skill” but as James Marshall explains, more recently there has been an emerging recognition of the value of engaging communities and building relationships.

A chance encounter with a creepy-crawly gets Bill Langer waxing lyrical about the history of a microscopic organism that has been employed in a wide range of applications, including Portland cement.

While management and government were equally damned for the Pike River coal mining disaster in findings by a New Zealand Royal Commission, Hugh de Lacy argues that the greater blame lies with management.

The IQA has successfully trialled pilot education program in the Torres Strait. Paul Sutton reports on the success of a qualifications and coaching project for workers at Horn Island Quarry.