A multinational research team has discussed the use of finely ground silicate rock, such as basalt, in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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Opportunities for C&D materials to support growth of global cities
Resource recovery and utilising alternative construction materials to support urban growth came under the spotlight as part of a recent Engineering Insights virtual event hosted by wet processing industry experts CDE.
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Fingerboards mineral sands the key for Kalbar
Kalbar Operations has applied for a mining licence for its Fingerboards project in Victoria’s Gippsland region, adding to the potential for a mineral sands hub in the state.
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Master Plan edges old Hornsby Quarry closer to new life
Hornsby Shire Council has formally established a Master Plan for the $130 million Hornsby Park project, north of Sydney, after a period of extensive community consultation.
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Stonehenge theory rocks British experts
A British enthusiast has put forth his theory on the transportation of Stonehenge stones, suggesting a rocking platform could be the answer to one of modern man’s greatest mysteries.
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Black Clay Pit: From sinkhole to community asset
Sydney's Penrith Lakes construction area has been transformed into a centre for recreation, commerce, education and conservation in the past two decades.
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Glass-like grains can constantly creep, research says
A study has found sand and soil in downhill formations can ‘creep’, despite a lack of disturbance, with an almost liquid-like nature.
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Managing regulatory and environmental challenges to extend quarry’s viability
A concrete and quarrying producer has successfully sought the assistance of a consultancy and engineering specialist on a variety of complex consent applications.
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Obsidian discovery reveals its eastern origins
Archaeologists from the University of Texas Arlington have found obsidian flakes more than 4000 kilometres away from their point of origin.
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New lease of life proposed for world-building quarry
A British charity looks to turn an old quarry site into an “underground cathedral”, the likes of which may have never been seen before.
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