The Epiroc SmartROC T45 is an efficient, productive tophammer drill rig developed and designed for high performance in numerous applications, including aggregates and limestone. Read more
Toeing the line: Blasting practices to control quarry floors, correct toes
It is all too easy to blame geology for the toe and elevated floor problems in quarries. Anthony and Calvin Konya explain how the quality of explosives and other factors can contribute to inconsistent, unsatisfactory blast outcomes – while outlining measures that will keep these factors within the correct margins of human error. Read more
Intelligent rig begins work at limestone mine
A new, heavy-duty mining-spec drill rig has been put to work in hard rock conditions, utilising the quarrying expertise of a drill and blast service provider. As Damian Christie reports, it is the downstream benefits of the rig that will most benefit extractive operators. Read more
UK leaders back UNESCO bid for Welsh slate landscape
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has thrown his support behind a bid for a series of slate quarries in northwest Wales to receive UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Read more
New ‘patriotic’ model to fly flag at international tradeshow
Superior Industries will unveil a new model cone crusher at ConExpo-ConAgg in Las Vegas in March. Read more
Competition watchdog clears Barro-Adelaide Brighton acquisition
The ACCC has concluded an investigation into Barro Group’s acquisition of a 43 per cent stake in Adelaide Brighton after examining its impact on Australia’s cement, concrete and aggregates markets. Read more
Gympie quarry expansion project secures approval
A developer has permission to expand a small-scale quarry, ending a prolonged application process that included satisfying acoustic conditions for changes to the road network. Read more
Inaugural bulk handling solutions event to connect multiple industries
Australia’s largest bulk handling event is being touted as a key opportunity for quarry operators to gain insight into innovations that will shape the future of dust control, safety, screening and crushing, productivity and more. Read more
Intelligent drill rig makes room for science
A smart drill rig is doing its part for academia on a mountain side overlooking one of Scandinavia’s most prestigious educational precincts. Read more
Quarrying innovation protects and strengthens wetlands
A Kiwi quarry operator who engineered a wetland filtration system to prevent run-off in his quarry polluting an adjacent world heritage conservation site has received the Institute of Quarrying’s most prestigious award. Read more