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The latest generation Cat 336 excavator has a net power of 232kN at 1550 rpm and a bucket driving force of 210kN.

Load & Haul
New model excavators raise productivity -

One of the next generation excavators from Caterpillar — the 336 — will be on display in Sydney at the National Construction Equipment Convention... Read More »

The TS 842 is suited to many applications, including stockpiling from secondary crushers and screens.

Conveying
Versatile telescopic conveyor -

The Telestack TS 842 radial telescopic conveyor offers multiple material handling solutions for the extractive industry. Read More »

The Volvo R100E rigid hauler is quick and simple to operate and maintain.

Load & Haul
Moving more material in less time -

The ‘flagship’ of the Volvo rigid hauler range is the 95-tonne R100E, which promises stability, a long service life, high profitability, durability... Read More »

The PR 776 is armed with precise blade control and trouble-free manoeuvrability with best traction.

Load & Haul
Hydrostatic dozer for tough conditions -

The PR 776 hydrostatic drive dozer has sufficient power and is designed for tough extractive operations. Read More »

The Doosan DX225LC hydraulic excavator offers machine uptime and reliability.

Load & Haul
Triple-mode excavator to boost productivity -

The Doosan DX225LC hydraulic excavator offers optimum value to the end user while retaining the advantages of the previous model. 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

Komatsu is set to hire 300 technicians across Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.

News
Komatsu scouting for tech-savvy apprentices -

Mining and construction giant Komatsu is on a recruitment drive to employ 300 technicians across Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. Read More »

The Rockhampton Regional Council granted approval for a granite quarry at Kabra, Bouldercombe, in a little over three months.

News
Council gives nod for granite quarry in record time -

Bucking the trend of delayed approvals and rejections, a Queensland council has given the green light to a regional quarry for granite extraction in less than four months. Read More »

The sandstone-constructed Ross Bridge, flanked by the village’s Uniting Church building. Photo courtesy of exploroz.com

News
Historic site to become tourist drawcard -

A disused Tasmanian sandstone quarry could become a major tourist attraction with an injection of state funds. Read More »

An artist’s impression of a lunar extractive operation. Image courtesy of NASA.

News
Extractive know-how sought for lunar missions -

A CSIRO space roadmap has cited Australia’s extractive industrial expertise among the sectors to be tapped for unlocking future growth opportunities in space. Read More »

A demonstration plant of Energy Vault's concrete block energy retrieval system has been erected in Biasca, Switzerland.

News
Concrete plans to store energy unveiled -

An alternative to pumped hydro technology – using recycled concrete blocks hoisted on a crane – has been offered by an overseas start-up. Read More »

A concept illustration of a future all-electric, “emission-free” quarry.

Attachments
Testing underway at world's first 'emission-free' quarry -

The quest for a ‘diesel-free’ site has begun, with a major earthmoving manufacturer and a Swedish aggregates company trialling all-electric load and haul vehicles in a quarrying environment. Read More »

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

Tuesday, 23 October, 2018 02:25am

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