Boral Quarries has successfully executed a trial blast in the Sunshine Coast hinterland utilising an emulsion explosive which is formulated for high fragmentation in rock. Karen Normanton, of Orica, discusses the basis of the trial and its outcomes.
Boral Quarries has successfully executed a trial blast in the Sunshine Coast hinterland utilising an emulsion explosive which is formulated for high fragmentation in rock. Karen Normanton, of Orica, discusses the basis of the trial and its outcomes.
A nine-strong fleet of Epiroc drill rigs is creating increased productivity and both financial and environmental savings for a Tier 1 contractor at a Western Australian gold mine. Damian Christie reports.
The use of recycled concrete and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has grown exponentially on a global scale, offering practical business opportunities for small- to medium-sized crushing contractors.
Using an existing mining lease, Davrol Rural Management has proposed to operate three quarry pits at Flinders Island, Tasmania.
The Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) has recorded its strongest result since July 2017 in its fourth consecutive month of recovery.
The Victorian Government is seeking to engage more women to work in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) jobs through a series of programs, initiatives and events.
Works on the Ocean Reef Marina in Western Australia have commenced, employing local quarrying companies WA Limestone and Italia Stone Group.
Researchers in Antarctica have stumbled upon traces of jarosite, a mineral commonly found on Mars, which might confirm theories suggesting there is water on the red planet.