Museums Victoria has opened the ballot box for Victorians to vote on the state’s official fossil emblem, with a rich history lying behind each of the eight candidates.
Female quarry workers set in stone
The Institute of Quarrying has enabled a new statue that tips its hat to female quarry workers to be built near the centre of the United Kingdom.
Maas Group grows into Queensland’s “engine room”
Maas Group Holdings has agreed to acquire a hard rock quarry in Gladstone, Queensland, allowing its subsidiary Regional Group Australia to grow its footprint in the state.
Regulator approves regional growth for Victoria
The Victorian Resources Regulator has approved a major new sand quarry for Latrobe Valley Sands in the state’s east, adding to a growing list of approvals since July 1.
IQA to review resilient year at AGM
The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on October 5, with matters of COVID-19, the IQA Conference, and constitutional amendments to be discussed.
LafargeHolcim achieves US-first with Portland plant
LafargeHolcim has converted a cement plant in Texas, United States, to only produce Portland limestone cement (PLC), furthering its efforts in sustainable construction materials.
STEM students move Volvo hauler with brain power
A Volvo A60H articulated hauler has been towed using only LEGO Technic elements, in a quirky challenge set up by Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) and LEGO Group.
Effective leaders and empathetic relationships
In chapter six of a seven-part series on the characteristics of effective leadership, Hy-tec Northern Territory’s Ryan Low highlights the importance of empathy in management roles.
Non-traditional manufacturer pushes the crusher envelope
While the base technology that underpins crushers has not dramatically changed for more than a century, there are still manufacturers that seek to think outside the box. Quarry spoke to Superior Industries’ Mike Schultz who is championing more innovative thinking in the crushing space.
GC series excavators are not just trimmed down models
Thinking about right-sizing your fleet in an effort to keep costs down, but don’t want to sacrifice on performance? The good news is quarry producers can save with the Cat GC Series excavator, which offers cab comfort, ease of operation and fuel savings.