Boral has revealed the impact of the national bushfires on its earnings as the company’s CEO announced his intent to retire after more than seven years at the helm. Read more
‘Reborn’ crusher keeps producer on track after overhaul
When an ageing crusher began to fail, construction materials supplier Hanson faced the prospect of a long, expensive plant closure to remedy the problem. But by opting for an OEM’s “reborn” solution, the operation was up and running in just two days – and more efficient than ever. Read more
Commissioner ‘heartened’ by industry’s response to safety reset
The Queensland resources sector must ride the momentum from the recent “safety reset”, says the state’s Commissioner for Mine Health and Safety who has praised operators planning to implement the concept on a national and permanent basis. Read more
Innovation awards celebrate silver anniversary, drive solutions
MAXAM, the global technology company specialising in energetic materials in mining, quarries and civil works, recently celebrated the 25th edition of its Santa Barbara Read more
Hire fleet plays ongoing role in coal mine rehabilitation
Four years ago, Quarry highlighted Delta Rent’s plant and equipment hire service at the Hazelwood power station and open cut mine in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley. Damian Christie re-examines Delta’s role today as the site undergoes extensive rehabilitation.
Flyrock incident in NSW quarry
The NSW Resources Regulator has been investigating the incident which occurred at Albury Quarry on 10 April, 2018 during a standard drill and blast Read more
Rebuilding plant – or buying new equipment?
With the pressures of a challenging economy and the current price tags for new equipment, more and more aggregates companies are deciding to rebuild Read more
Assessing operational risk for market value purposes
In a discounted cash flow (DCF) or capitalisation of future income valuation of a quarry operation or asset, the discount or capitalisation rate reflects Read more
Screen media specialist keeps it in the family
The media, including galvanised and stainless steel square mesh and its specialist agavibe and polyvibe, will be manufactured in the woven wire plant at Read more
The building of tomorrow’s Australia
On behalf of Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia (CCAA) and its member companies, I’m very pleased to welcome speakers, delegates and visitors to CMIC Read more