The Grantville Quarry is one of 11 new quarries approved in Victoria in the past year. It will be owned and operated by Hanson
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Nation?s top 10 public concrete buildings unveiled
A judging panel of nine of the country’s best known architects and building experts compiled the first ever top 10 list of concrete public
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So, what’s in your smartphone?
Honey, I’ll put you on hold! BILL LANGER takes a moment away from his mineral-laden smartphone to explain how many fractions of minerals are present in the average unit and contribute to its functions.
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Ken Mawson: A rare talent beyond rock and numbers
Ken was born in Cohuna, the oldest of EB (Barney) and Annie Mawson’s five children. Growing up in a small country town at the
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Health, safety breaches in the workplace are never ‘trivial’ matters
According to the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) most recent annual report, unfair dismissal applications are by far the most common type of application lodged
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Modern plant boosts output for rural family interests
A second generation aggregate producer is set to double its production capacity with the opening of a $15 million advanced fixed crushing and screening plant in Victoria’s Benalla region. MYLES HUME reports.
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Heavy-duty aggregate handler boosts production in rehandling
The Caterpillar 990K aggregate handler is designed to handle greater payloads in aggregates yard applications. With as much as a 25 per cent payload
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Earthworks programs provide accurate grades, control
United Civil Construction was established more than 40 years ago in New Zealand with the formation of United Carriers Group. When the group separated
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Garnet producer stays true to roots with excavator purchase
GMA Garnet Group (GMA) mines, processes, exports and distributes the highest quality garnet globally. Established more than 35 years ago, GMA is now the
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Family businesses keep faith with earthmoving equipment
Menheere Bros has been operating the Ocean Grove Quarry – the last remaining active site on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula – for nearly 40 years.
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