The premier conference for the extractive and associated industries, the 62nd Institute of Quarrying Australia National Conference – to be hosted from 5 to 7 October, 2021 – will showcase the city of Newcastle, and provide opportunities to re-connect through an innovative and engaging program.
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John Deere has added its SmartGrade technology to its 333G compact track loader, further improving the OEM’s range of precision grade management products.
People person first, quarry manager second is how Steve Butcher sees himself. Even after winning the IQA’s Quarry Manager of the Year Award, Hanson’s Bass Point head of operations says there’s never a dull moment on the job when working with a diverse range of people and tasks.
More than 25 laboratories affiliated with quarrying operations have recently participated in the first round of a fine aggregates proficiency testing program to assess the strengths and purities of construction materials. Proficiency Testing Australia co-ordinated the program and analysed the results.
Once an integral foundation of the Sydney construction market, the Penrith Lakes area – and in particular a 24ha clay pit within it – has been transformed into a centre for recreation, commerce, education and conservation in the past two decades.
The Astec tracked FT200DF cone crusher plant features the Kodiak K200+ cone crusher, with a large range of liners available to suit various applications.
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Boral has hosted a Careers Expo for students in Sydney with multinational contractor John Holland, revealing pathways to employment in the construction sector and what students might find once they get there.
Holcim has begun implementing its Transport Analytics Centre across 50 markets and 1.4 billion kilometres of transport routes worldwide to improve efficiency, safety and sustainability in its operations.
Safe Work Australia has launched the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign to raise awareness around occupational lung disease in dusty workplaces.
Australia’s construction growth continued to slow in June as constraints on building supplies pushed prices higher, according to the Australian Performance of Construction Index (PCI), from the Ai Group and HIA.