Automation systems specialist Steer Tech will develop technology for an autonomous dump truck fleet at a Norwegian quarry under a new contract.
Regional road upgrades expected across WA
Road safety upgrades worth more than $250 million are being commissioned across Western Australia as part of the Regional Road Safety Program.
Historic granite quarry exhibition held in Eurobodalla
A photographic exhibition showing the history of Eurobodalla’s granite quarries is on display at the Eurobodalla Libraries in New South Wales.
Adbri secures Kwinana Upgrade Project
Adbri and Cockburn Cement have announced a $199 million investment to overhaul its Kwinana cement operation with a modern state of the art facility.
Boral exits US brick operations
Boral has agreed to sell its US-based Meridian Brick joint venture with an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for $USD250 million ($AUD322.3 million).
Geoscientists unravel Australia’s volcanic mystery
Geoscientists from the University of Sydney have uncovered why Eastern Australia has been dotted with hundreds of ancient volcanoes. Read more
Regulator encourages quarries to consider recycled aggregates
Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulation has recommended that Victoria’s quarry sector should supplement aggregates with recycled materials.
Oxbotica to launch autonomous vehicle software
An autonomous vehicle software company has announced it will accelerate its worldwide deployment of autonomous software for heavy industries after being backed by a suite of global investors.
Crushing and screening contract awarded for Sunshine Coast quarries
Black Cat Civil has received an $8.5 million contract for work at the Image Flat and Dulong quarries on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.