Drug use can result in absenteeism, reduced productivity and ultimately contribute to bad morale in the workplace if other staff members have to pick Read more
Meeting demand for 20mm aggregate reducing
Quarry aggregate is arguably one of the most important building materials for the construction industry, as a constituent in many different products across a Read more
A five-pronged approach to climate change
These days, few doubt the imperative to tackle climate change. In addition to its considerable environmental impact, climate change poses risks to the market Read more
Energy waste could prove costly
The quarrying and mining industries have felt the pinch of rising energy costs following the recent ‘perfect storm’ of geopolitical conflict, natural disasters and Read more
Through the eyes of a graduate
In general, the public (graduates included) know little about the quarrying industry. Quarries are deliberately hidden away from public vantage points; many locals don’t Read more
Engineering plastics versatile, durable
One particularly versatile family of high-performance engineering plastics comprises Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylenes (UHMW-PE), represented in Australia by Dotmar EPP’s Polystone range.
Different formulations Read more
Top Tips: Excavator Care
The engine is often referred to as the heart of the machine and thus must be cared for accordingly. It is not unusual to Read more
Computer simulation minimises collisions
SiteSim is simulation software designed by Integrated Management Information Systems (IMIS) to model real world behaviour and the company has recently designed a quarry Read more
Drilling and blasting without contamination
Northern Cement operates a quicklime and limestone operation at Mataranka, 400 kilometres south of Darwin, supplying customers in the Northern Territory and the northern Read more
Drill and blast success at Lysterfield
Success stories are not only good news to the parties involved, but to the industry as a whole. It allows the industry to learn Read more