A sand quarry has been approved 21km from Ararat, Victoria, and a familiar face in Australian quarrying has shared his learnings after a lengthy approvals process. Read more
Infrastructure demand far outweighs Australian supply
Infrastructure Australia has released its first Infrastructure Market Capacity report, forecasting an inability for the construction and materials industries to meet some grand plans.
Regulator approves regional growth for Victoria
The Victorian Resources Regulator has approved a major new sand quarry for Latrobe Valley Sands in the state’s east, adding to a growing list of approvals since July 1.
IQA to review resilient year at AGM
The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on October 5, with matters of COVID-19, the IQA Conference, and constitutional amendments to be discussed.
Sand quarry sees untimely end as imports take priority
A sand quarry closure on the European island nation of Jersey means building materials costs will rise for its population. The site reached its permitted production levels with no extension application in sight.
Queensland resets to improve site safety
Work sites across Queensland’s extractive industries have been undertaking site safety resets in August and September to ensure safety measures are kept up to date across the state.
National Safe Work Month: think safe. work safe. be safe.
National Safe Work Month is fast approaching and Safe Work Australia has announced the campaign theme for October.
Holcim gets greener with ambitious global targets
Holcim, a global leader in sustainable building solutions, has set a target to become a nature-positive business through restorative measures in biodiversity and water management.
Victorian Regulator addresses flood risks in quarries
The Victorian Earth Resources Regulator has increased its presence and interest in flood management across the state’s quarries, communities, and associated infrastructure.
Boral sets ambitious 2030 targets, commits to net zero
Boral has set itself some of the most ambitious emissions reductions targets in the global construction materials industry to 2050, and joined the international Science Based Targets initiative.