An analysis has been conducted on the stone tools recovered from a former outpost within the Roman Empire. The discovery highlights how ancient bakers and millers relied on the local geology to acquire the correct tools.
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Clean fill needed for Canberra Light Rail project
The ACT Government is now seeking 60,000 tonnes of clean fill for the next stage of the Canberra Light Rail project – two years after contractors trucked more than 70,000 tonnes of spoil over the border from the ACT into New South Wales.
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Effective, friendlier solutions for dust suppression
A key supplier to the extractive industries in the prevention of airborne dust emissions from quarrying processes is undertaking a research project to determine the most effective solution with the least amount of effort for quarry producers.
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IQA seminar highlights proactive, preventative approaches to safety
The Institute of Quarrying Australia’s Queensland branch held its second health and safety seminar in Queensland on 10 November to promote further dialogue about ways to improve the industry’s approach to work health and safety issues.
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Lemont Quarry Workers mural restored in Chicago
After painting it nearly half a century ago, artist Caryl Yasko went back to the southwest of Chicago to restore her iconic mural Lemont Quarry Workers.
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Metso Outotec announces new service centre plans for the Pilbara
Metso Outotec has announced it will continue to invest in developing its Australian service capabilities by building a new service centre.
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Boral’s investment grade credit rating affirmed
Boral has had its BBB credit rating upheld by Standard & Poor Global Ratings, after the company spent 18 months offloading its building products portfolio.
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‘Highly desirable’ basalt quarry on sale in NSW
Bylong Quarry has been put up for sale in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, presenting an opportunity to enter the market as Australian infrastructure booms.
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Living in a material world: Silicone for the aluminium sector in WA
The value of a material can be determined by the breadth of its application. Materials such as silicone can have unlimited problem-solving benefits, depending on how it is engineered, says Sinisa Petkovic, key account executive for CBC Malaga.
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Origins of glass shards in the Chilean desert explained
A theory has now been proposed for how shards of glass first discovered a decade ago in a South American desert were formed.
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