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The Tier 4 Final engine-powered Dash 8 wheel loaders are just some of the models in Komatsu’s new engine-compliant fleet.

Load & Haul
Fleet of 25 ‘ultra-low’ emission machines -

Komatsu’s rollout of new low emission, more fuel-efficient engines that comply with US Tier 4 Final emissions regulations has seen it launch 25 new... Read More »

Coolfog control modules and interfaces.

Environmental Products
Effective dust control in quarries, mines -

Coolfog pressurises water to 1000 psi through nozzles producing water droplet particles that create a blanket effect to suppress and control dust. Read More »

A Weir compact sand wash plant, incorporating sump, pump, hydrocyclone and Enduron dewatering screen.

New Products
Full package of sand plant solutions -

The entire Weir Minerals sand washing plant range is now available in Australia. Read More »

The MX cone crusher offers optimised production features and multi-action technology.

Crushing
Multi-action cone crusher -

Metso’s MX cone crusher offers 10 per cent more uptime when compared with standard cone crushers, as well as optimised production features. Read More »

28/03/2017 • By Talia Paz • Staff Journalist

The new Cat 320 GC balances productivity with easy-to-use technology features.

Load & Haul
Next Generation Cat excavator -

Designed for low- to medium-duty applications, the Caterpillar 320 GC is geared to increase productivity, cut fuel consumption and maintenance costs. Read More »

In-Depth

Attachments
New haul trucks enhanced for lower emissions, fuel savings -

As part of a global launch, operators have viewed Komatsu’s latest generation of intelligent, “ultra-low” emission, fuel-efficient earthmoving machines. Damian Christie spoke to representatives about what Komatsu’s latest articulated and rigid haulers can offer the quarrying application. Read More »

10/10/2018 • By Damian Christie

News

There were 40 exhibitors in the CMIC 18 trade exhibition area.

News
Disruption, supply dominate CMIC 18 -

From 19 to 21 September, CMIC 18 posed questions about the industry’s ability to deliver quality materials for future building demand – against a climate of rapid change and policy uncertainty. Read More »

08/10/2018 • By Damian Christie

Former IQA President Wayne Scott has been appointed as the new CEO of New Zealand’s Aggregate and Quarry Association.

News
Two hats for Scott with AQA CEO appointment -

Industry stalwart Wayne Scott has recently been appointed as the new chief executive of New Zealand’s Aggregate and Quarry Association. Read More »

05/10/2018 • By Keith Noyahr • Staff Journalist

Councillors recently discussed with the Queensland Government the findings of the feasibility study report on the disused Bridge Street Quarry in Toowoomba (pictured).

News
Cabinet, council mull over quarry project -

A feasibility study to upgrade a century-old disused quarry was discussed by Queensland Government cabinet ministers when they visited Toowoomba in mid-September. Read More »

05/10/2018 • By Keith Noyahr • Staff Journalist

Alex Fraser’s asphalt crew laying down PolyPave in Stanley Street, Richmond.

News
Plastic, glass paves the way for ‘greener’ roads -

A new, sustainable asphalt product containing recycled plastic, glass and asphalt has been successfully trialled in Melbourne’s City of Yarra precinct. Read More »

08/10/2018 • By Keith Noyahr • Staff Journalist

Perth-based earthworks company B&J Catalano has been granted an extractive industry licence to open a quarry in Roelands, WA – five years after it tabled its application.

News
Council go-ahead for extraction after long-drawn battle -

A controversial granite extraction licence has finally been granted to a Perth-based producer after a protracted, five-year process. Read More »

08/10/2018 • By Keith Noyahr • Staff Journalist

Volvo CE demonstrated the prototype LX2 electric compact wheel loader at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit in Berlin.

News
Prototypes unveiled as emissions-free trial begins -

Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled new concept electric machines, coinciding with the trial of what could be the world’s first “emissions-free” quarry. Read More »

24/09/2018 • By Keith Noyahr • Staff Journalist

Editor's Comment

Editor's Desk
Why the extractive industry can lead in the energy policy vaccum -

CMIC 18 was notable for industry members' expression of dissatisfaction with our national government and Canberra politics in general. Damian Christie argues that the time is right for the industry to show leadership on energy policy - in spite of the Federal Government. Read More »

09/10/2018 • By Damian Christie

Thursday, 18 October, 2018 10:53pm

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