A collaboration between two suppliers has enabled a quarry in Victoria to introduce a suitable air compressor for its sand washing operations.
SA safety authority redefines mine managers regulations
SafeWork South Australia has announced that effective from 2021, additional mine manager competency requirements now apply for quarry professionals.
Surface crawler rig provides alternative for the local market
RTDrill has unveiled its latest down the hole (DTH) hammer drill rig, the RTD32, which is now available across Australia through CRAM.
Wash plant solutions augment producer’s ambitions
Faced with increased demand for concrete sand, a UK producer has been boosted by the commissioning of a quality wash plant and water and silt management system.
Can quarried sites ever be returned to their ‘natural’ states?
Quarrying and extractive companies in Australia and New Zealand are encouraged by regulators to return quarried sites to their ‘natural character’. But, as Shaun Rosier asks, is that enough?
Assisting industry’s heroes in the pursuit of safety
Anthony Beasley is an expert with nearly two decades in the development of heavy industry risk and safety management programs. He talks to Quarry about the supervision and safety responsibilities of members of Australia’s quarrying sector.
Explosive tested at highest density, increased energy
Boral Quarries has successfully executed a trial blast in the Sunshine Coast hinterland utilising an emulsion explosive which is formulated for high fragmentation in rock. Karen Normanton, of Orica, discusses the basis of the trial and its outcomes.
Innovation, automation and teamwork delivers enhanced performance at Mount Morgans
A nine-strong fleet of Epiroc drill rigs is creating increased productivity and both financial and environmental savings for a Tier 1 contractor at a Western Australian gold mine. Damian Christie reports.
Correct equipment key to running a successful recycling business
The use of recycled concrete and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has grown exponentially on a global scale, offering practical business opportunities for small- to medium-sized crushing contractors.
Onus and presumption in adverse action matters: It’s on the employer
Under the general protections provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), it is unlawful for a person to take adverse action against another person for a proscribed reason.