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Construction industry vital to Qld, says CCAA
The Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia (CCAA) believes the construction materials sector will play a key role in supporting the …
Sandvik RS410 cutter offers improved service life
The Sandvik RS410 raiseboring cutter features a new design and tougher carbides for reduced insert breakage for improved safety, reduced …
Metso Outotec enhances filtration plant efficiency
Metso Outotec is launching comprehensive filtration plant units to maximise operational reliability in dewatering applications whilst achieving energy and water …Construction industry vital to Qld, says CCAA
The Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia (CCAA) believes the construction materials sector will play a key role in supporting the …
Sibelco invests $49m in Diatreme
European materials solutions company Sibelco will invest circa $49 million in Australian mineral and silica mines developer Diatreme via shares …
Volcanic ash key to sustainable cement and concrete
A research team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), part of the Institute of Concrete Science and Technology (ICITECH), …
New Launceston asphalt plant closer to approval
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has concluded its assessment of a proposal for a new asphalt plant in Launceston, Tasmania.Features
Going straight to the source
Machines are expensive, and so are parts. Naturally, people want to lower costs by going to a private supplier, but …
Liebherr shows off new mixing plant
Liebherr’s new Betomix and Mobilmix modular design mixing plant series will replace several predecessor series.
Metso Outotec finds your perfect match
Metso Outotec has launched Chamber Expert Service to help match customers with the crusher wear part best suited to their …
Sandvik redesigns jaw plates for better results
Sandvik has introduced a new version of its Optitooth jaw plates – Optitooth Premium.Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
Products
Weir Minerals takes digital steps
Weir Minerals has launched Synertrex IntelliWear, a new digital wear monitoring system for spools and hoses in slurry pipelines.
Breathe easy with Freshfilter
SmartTech Australia’s Freshfilter combines the durability of stainless steel components with high-grade HEPA filters and digital controllers that monitor cabin …
Metso Outotec hits refresh on portable plant solutions
Metso Outotec has renewed its NW Rapid portable crushers and screeners in the 250 tph capacity range to offer customers …
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Is ore-sand the answer to sand shortage?
Researchers from Queensland and Geneva have used samples from one of Vale’s largest iron ore sites to repurpose mineral waste while alleviating the global sand crisis.
Queenslanders to vote on fossil emblem
Queenslanders have been given the chance to pick their favourite fossil to add to Queensland’s nine official emblems.
Meteor mining unlocks solar system secrets: Curtin
Curtin University researchers have used Drone technology to study the potential of mining asteroids as a source of rare elements, following the successful discovery of a meteorite in Western Australia.Zircon answers the age old question: Curtin
Researchers from Curtin University have studied the age of sand granules to understand more about the Earth’s ancient history than ever before.Most Popular Right Now
Education
WA resources sector cracks down on alcohol consumption
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) and its member companies have introduced guidelines to limit alcohol consumption …
Creating change through persuasive acceptance
Drawing on the 80/20 principle, IQA Fellow and certified coach Mike Cameron highlights the necessity of focusing efforts strategically to …
Health and safety is important, but what about mental safety?
Speaking at the recent National Conference, IQA President Shane Braddy examined why mental health is as vital to a business …
Women’s Budget promises boost for women in trades
The Federal Government has promised to invest $38.6 million over four years from 2022–23 to boost the number of women …