Alex Fraser Group has called on the Victorian Government to intervene after the City of Kingston denied its application to extend the life of the Clarinda Recycling Facility, in Melbourne’s south-east. Read more
Producer puts three Queensland quarries on the market
A Queensland construction materials producer is selling three operations within its seven-quarry network. Read more
‘Reborn’ crusher keeps producer on track after overhaul
When an ageing crusher began to fail, construction materials supplier Hanson faced the prospect of a long, expensive plant closure to remedy the problem. But by opting for an OEM’s “reborn” solution, the operation was up and running in just two days – and more efficient than ever. Read more
Crushed stone stockpiler takes centre stage in Sydney Metro
A quarry-spec hopper feeder has been supplied and commissioned into Sydney Metro to load barges on the waterway. The Telestack HF-823 Revolution hopper feeder has been commissioned right on the foreshore of the Darling Harbour/Barangaroo area. Read more
Robust screen helps to future proof coastal port development
A heavy-duty mobile screen is processing reclaimed spoil for a New Zealand coastal port development. Its contribution is saving infrastructure costs for Christchurch and the surrounding region and bolstering the environmental health and commercial growth of the port facility. Read more
Environmental approvals to speed up under PM’s deregulation agenda
The Morrison Government has unveiled a new deregulation agenda that could see wait times for environmental approvals for quarries and other major projects significantly reduced. Read more
Fulton Hogan goes head to head over major quarry project
New Zealand construction materials supplier Fulton Hogan has commenced three weeks of high stakes public hearings to consider hundreds of submissions over its controversial quarry proposal on the outskirts of Christchurch. Read more
Private landowner secures quarry approval in NSW
A New South Wales planning panel has given the green light for a new quarry that will supply road base and aggregate to the Central West region. Read more
Magnesium cement breakthrough could cut construction emissions
Australian researchers have developed a new magnesium-based “green cement” by overcoming water resistance issues that have traditionally limited its use. Read more
Boral quarry plays key role to protect town from NSW bushfires
A Boral quarry and its employees have been influential in the battle against destructive bushfires across the mid-north coast region of New South Wales. Read more