A Kiwi quarry operator who engineered a wetland filtration system to prevent run-off in his quarry polluting an adjacent world heritage conservation site has received the Institute of Quarrying’s most prestigious award. Read more
Boral fodder plantations feed bushfire-stricken koalas
Fodder plantations at Boral quarries have provided a crucial food source for koalas that have been injured and relocated after the disastrous drought and bushfire season across eastern Australia. Read more
Melting rock models predict mechanical origins of earthquakes
Engineering academics have devised a model that can predict the early mechanical behaviours and origins of earthquakes in multiple types of rock. Read more
Fulton Hogan supplies materials for unique driver training program
A construction materials producer has upgraded an abandoned road network free of charge to help young people obtain driver’s licences – one of the major barriers to employment. Read more
World’s oldest forest unearthed at quarry site
Remnants of the world’s oldest fossil forest have been discovered in a sandstone quarry, providing fresh insight into the ecology and habitats of early forests. Read more
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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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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more