Former granite quarry acquired in multi-million dollar deal
An Australian property company has outbid six other developers with a $31 million offer to transform a former Queensland quarry …
Family enterprises collaborate on ultra-fine solutions
A partnership between two multinational family companies is expected to give quarrying producers even more scope when making purchasing decisions …Former granite quarry acquired in multi-million dollar deal
An Australian property company has outbid six other developers with a $31 million offer to transform a former Queensland quarry …
Toowoomba producer locks in Adani quarry contract
Construction materials producer Wagners has secured a $35 million contract to build and operate a quarry that will supply material …
Construction materials operator makes case for quarry expansion
Hanson Australia has expressed confidence that its proposed Sancrox Quarry expansion can be implemented with minimal environmental impact and will …
NSW regulator vows to prioritise dust control
Respirable dust management will form part of every health and safety inspection at New South Wales quarries for the foreseeable …
Water park, residential development proposed for old sand quarry
A disused quarry could be transformed into a mixed-use medium density community with a commercial hub, tourism and water-based adventure …Features
Sand producer defies drought with closed loop water system
With drought in South Australia’s northwest region threatening the viability of a producer’s sand washing operation, a supplier has come …
Aggregates business profits from smarter washing solution
Persistence by an aggregates producer in the heart of the US for a modern machine that could produce a cleaner …
Compact, high production impact crusher to make Australian debut
The high performance RM 120GO! impact crusher from Rubble Master is on its way to Australia, with the first units …
European architect quarries rubble on-site for restoration
A French architect has developed a new “on-site quarrying” concept, seeing rubble from demolished structures recycled into projects constructed …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
Products
Latest generation Deere loaders
The latest models in the John Deere wheel loader range are now available in the Australian market, courtesy of distributor RDO Equipment.
What do comic books and compliance have in common?
With the amount of red tape involved in securing approvals for construction projects and in turn ensuring that proponents are in compliance. John Callaghan asks if it would be simpler if all contracts were translated into pictures, not words.
Spider-bearing cones for new crusher line-up
The new Cedarapids TG series crusher line-up will be equipped with bronzed bushing spider-bearing cones.
Latest Reviews
The elements of surprise
As we close out the year, Bill Langer acknowledges some of the elements on the Periodic Table, which was first …
Steel: A global product for the US market
In 2018 the USA imposed steel tariffs on all but four countries outside North America (including Australia). Bill Langer explains …
Celebrating a golden anniversary
Bill Langer this month commemorates a milestone in his personal life, but will his wife Pam accept his golden gift?
Will the good ships of quarrying encounter stormy weather?
The crystal ball is back! Damian Christie discusses which states and territories are getting the most out of our current infrastructure boom - and as a result whether the quarrying industry is equipped to leverage off this activity ...Most Popular Right Now
Education
IQA Conference 2019: Focusing on the future of quarrying
The Geelong Football Club’s home stadium and modern convention centre were a grand backdrop to this year’s IQA annual conference …
New environmental guidelines developed for concrete batch plants
The CCAA has released a new resource aimed at helping concrete batch plant operators comply with their environmental obligations.
Education Foundation returns to the IQA fold
The Australian Institute of Quarrying Education Foundation has formed a new governance structure under the Institute of Quarrying Australia, in …
Key industry figures to lead safety seminar
The impact of automation, critical control management, dust control and aerial observational data will feature on the agenda of …