Metso Ouotec has extended its range of concentrator plants with complete stirred mill plant units, increasing efficiency using patented features like hydrocyclones, samplers, analysers and slurry pumps.
Revisiting the key messages from the Brady Review
Jodi Goodall, of Brady Heywood, reviews some of the key concepts and learnings that arose out of a comprehensive review of fatal accidents in Queensland mines and quarries released in early 2020 – and why quarries should heed those learnings.
OEM restructures under one banner for producers
In a move designed to deliver benefits to extractive producers and change the way its products are presented to the market, Astec Industries has announced a major restructuring of the company’s business model.
Liebherr loader complements pillars of sustainability
A quarrying business committed to undertaking sustainable quarrying practices has completed a three-year trial of a Liebherr wheel loader that best suits its objectives.
Orica 4D continues to change the face of blast technology
Orica has unveiled 4D, a bulk explosives technology designed to produce even more desirable blast outcomes with a different kind of approach.
Round House saved from cliff collapse
A quarry-side cliff in Fremantle, Western Australia has been stabilised to ensure the safety of the state’s oldest building, the heritage-listed Round House.
Gearbox solution keeps the earth moving
As a technical specialist in power transmission for CBC, it’s Milan Sreckov’s responsibility to assess the performance of power transmission equipment in customer applications. If the equipment is underperforming, he will propose an alternative solution – which was the case with one earthmoving customer.
Final sale relieves Boral of building products businesses
Boral has completed its pivot away from building products with the sale of its roofing and masonry business to private equity company Lutum.
Sand quarry sees untimely end as imports take priority
A sand quarry closure on the European island nation of Jersey means building materials costs will rise for its population. The site reached its permitted production levels with no extension application in sight.
Queensland resets to improve site safety
Work sites across Queensland’s extractive industries have been undertaking site safety resets in August and September to ensure safety measures are kept up to date across the state.