When it comes to air quality control, the onus is increasingly on the quarry rather than regulators to ensure best practice is met, according to two environmental experts.
LafargeHolcim to put rebranding to a vote
LafargeHolcim, the world’s largest producer of cement, has proposed to change its name, if only slightly.
CDE global conference upsizes in May
Sand processing equipment manufacturer CDE Global will hold its second virtual symposium in May, following the success of the inaugural event last October.
Metso Outotec enlists fresh distributor for screen media
Metso Outotec has strengthened its reach in the Australian screen media market, signing a distribution contract with Advanced Engineering Group.
Hillhead Digital livestream platform a ‘huge success’
The inaugural Hillhead Digital event saw almost 5000 virtual visitors over the two-day event at the end of March.
‘Tension-free’ maintenance with Gates’ premium v-belts
A ‘set-and-forget’ drive solution was what a lime quarry in New South Wales was looking for when they contacted their trusted industrial suppliers, BSC, to help re-design a blower drive conveying aglime out of the quarry.
Matt Thornton, major account manager at BSC recommended the Gates Predator v-belts, which do not require any re-tensioning after the initial installation. The v-belts are also designed to allow for momentary slippage during overloads, without damaging the belt.
Tricon shifts into ‘top gear’ with Superior Industries partnership
Tricon Equipment has announced it will be the east coast Australian dealer for US-based OEM Superior Industries’ bulk materials handling range.
Modular screens: The way of the future
The success of any screen in a plant circuit is the quality and the robustness of the screen media. A 30-plus-year veteran talks to Quarry about the latest advances in screen media technology.
Water solutions for the extractive industry
Xylem’s pumps, treatment equipment and analytical instruments and technologies help mines at every stage in the water management cycle.
Solid spherical roller bearing exceeds expectations in sand washing application
A spherical roller bearing solid-block housed unit has played an integral role in solving a constant bearing problem on the tail drum of the main conveyor in a Queensland sand washing operation.