It might look like a standard scalper on initial inspection but thanks to new product innovations in multi-frequency technology, it is now possible to make even a simple twin-deck screen a multi-purpose performer. Damian Christie reports. Read more
Supplier the final piece in OEM’s logistical jigsaw
Tesab mobile plant and equipment has been a mainstay of the Australian quarrying landscape for several decades. While the machines have been popular, they have lacked a dedicated distributor – until now. Enter Precisionscreen to provide the missing piece of that logistical jigsaw. Read more
Digitally enabled blasting platform sets out to optimise operations
Orica, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems, has released the latest version of its BlastIQ digital blast Read more
From coffee to concrete: Researchers offer a new solution
The construction materials industry could hold the key to reducing tonnes of landfill-destined coffee waste in Australia, according to a group of Melbourne engineering researchers. Read more
Potential shutdown ‘equivalent to loss of a major quarry’
Zoning rules could force Alex Fraser Group to cease operations at its Clarinda site, south-east of Melbourne, unless local authorities grant a 15-year extension to its operating permit.
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State-owned quarry awaits decision on expansion
Burrum Quarry has been in operation intermittently since the 1970s and is located approximately two kilometres west of the Sunshine Coast’s Beerburrum. It is Read more
Artic truck producer branches out with new partnership
According to a Terex Trucks statement, the partnership allows Porter Equipment – Porter Group’s sales division – to maintain its position as one the Read more
Fine material washer, dewaterer in one machine
When combined with additional Superior Industries components – such as a feed hopper and appropriate stackers – the producer is provided with a complete Read more
Drones used to study ancient quarries
Around 90 sites are spread across an area in the centre of the country which each contain between one and 400 of the vessels, Read more
Breakthrough turns carbon dioxide into rock
The breakthrough has the potential to mitigate the CO2 produced by the cement industry, which, according to climate change researcher the Carbon Disclosure Project Read more