Creating solutions capable of maximising transport efficiency through advanced automation is the goal of an entire industry. For one division of an earthmoving OEM, it’s likely to happen first in the controlled world of quarrying and mining.
Connecting the loader scale via the IOT
These days, most aggregates managers and equipment operators recognise the benefits of loader scales for more accurate loading, weighing, hauling and all-around operational efficiency.
Filling the sand gap, creating a new revenue stream
As the sand market becomes more lucrative, rock and gravel quarries are expanding to make use of the fines generated by their crushing circuits. A sand wash plant is the ideal medium for enabling operators to take advantage of this growing market.
Optimising concrete with recycled sand, aggregates
Virgin sand and aggregates have long been touted for their strength and quality over recycled aggregates. However, as Eunan Kelly explains, the quality and structural integrity of recycled sand and aggregates is now as good – if not better – than the originals.
Commendable, patient ways of approaching workplace misconduct
The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC’s) recent decision in Hafsteins v Correct Installs Pty Ltd [2020] FWC 2729 has showcased a “patient” employer’s handling of an employee’s numerous workplace health and safety breaches.
Past IQA President appointed as Earth Resources Regulation liaison
Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulation has appointed a past IQA President as independent stakeholder liaision.
Queensland budget provides reassurance to aggregates sector: CCAA
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia has acknowledged that the Queensland state budget’s focus on infrastructure will boost confidence in the heavy construction materials industry.
Limestone business profits from smarter washing solution
American aggregates producer H&H Stone has successfully generated more than two million tonnes of in-spec concrete sand from a previous waste stream material.
Wet processing technology symposium examines trends in materials processing industry
With members of the extractive industries sidelined from being able to convene locally, let alone internationally, an OEM of wet processing technologies did the next best thing: program a virtual conference which brought together more than 1500 industry professionals worldwide.
South Australian Government ponders quarry planning, regulation reforms
The Government of South Australia has acknowledged reform recommendations from the state’s Productivity Commission after a review of the planning and regulation frameworks of quarries.