The 2020 Women in Industry finalists have been announced, recognising the success of women in the resources and extractive industries and shining a light on these typically male-dominated fields.
Quarry industry feedback carves out path to recovery
Up to 85 business leaders in the quarrying industry have outlined their plans for recovery as the sector experiences its first recession in three decades.
Brady report on Queensland quarry fatalities explained
As part of an educational session for the quarrying industry, forensic structural engineer Dr Sean Brady has presented his recommendations on how the industry can reduce its fatality, serious accident and high potential incident rates.
Boral enlists Adbri deputy as company CEO
In a major coup, Boral has appointed former Adbri deputy chairman Zlatko Todorcevski as the company’s new chief executive officer and managing director, as it looks to rectify its position in the market.
Geoscientist jobs remain resilient despite COVID-19 hit
Although recent unemployment rates for geoscientists have not been encouraging, the industry is being urged to retain them because they are vital to the early stages of sourcing aggregates.
Portable, flexible stockpiling conveyor
The mobility and flexibility of the TR-75 radial conveyor reduces/eliminates the use of a wheel loader on-site and can be utilised in a wide Read more
?The future of quarrying? ? it?s in your hands!
This year’s Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) national conference will be held in Geelong, Victoria, from Tuesday, 1 October to Thursday, 3 October. The Read more
Routine quarry blast mistaken for earthquake
According to reports, Geoscience Australia (GA) recorded a ‘regular’ monthly blast conducted on 9 January at Boral’s Dunnstown quarry – located east of Ballarat Read more
Keeping workers, environment safe from dust resuspension
Dust has always been a problem in the mining, quarrying, extractive and commercial industries. Whether the dust is coming from transfer points, roads, mining, Read more
Quarry Gardens plan revived after decade in wilderness
A media statement by the Premier confirmed the proposal for the Quarry Gardens at the idle Bridge Street Quarry was revived when Palaszczuk recently Read more