Hanson Australia’s proposed Sancrox Quarry expansion could face delays after local councillors outlined plans to write to the state authority requesting further analysis and public scrutiny.
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Metso pens deal ahead of trade show
Metso has bolstered its dealer network ahead of showcasing new innovations at one of the world’s largest construction materials trade events.
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Second Alex Fraser application refused by Kingston Council
Alex Fraser Group has been denied a second bid to extend the life of its recycling operations in Clarinda, in a decision the company says conflicts with multiple government policies.
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Outer space unlocks secrets about dust handling
Scientists may have figured out how cosmic dust particles grow and aggregate to form planets – and in turn this application may improve dust handling in industrial processes here on earth.
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Automation key to unlocking $74 billion boost to the economy
The Australian technology industry will only realise the full benefit of automation in the resources sector if vendors become brand agnostic and open to collaboration with competitors, according to researchers and industry experts.
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Sandvik casts spotlight on digitalisation of sector
Quarrying companies are at risk of losing out to savvy operators if they fail to embrace data analytics, machine learning and automation technology, according to presenters at a Sandvik-hosted conference into digitalisation of the sector.
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Famous granite site takes centre stage
One of America’s oldest, deepest granite quarries is set to become the stage of a floating theatrical display.
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Brisbane council resists calls to close metropolitan quarry
The Brisbane City Council has no intention of closing its century-old Mt Coot-tha Quarry within five years, despite pressure from the Queensland Greens Party.
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Council revises quarry rehabilitation to pacify community concerns
The Hornsby Shire Council has altered its parklands rehabilitation plan for an inactive quarry in a bid to save more tree life and preserve dramatic cliff faces left behind by the eight-decade operation.
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Doubt over fossil findings could aid future Mars missions
Research that suggests structures found within ancient rocks may be mineral deposits instead of fossils may aid in the search for extra-terrestrial life.
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