Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has increased its service intervals to 1000 hours on a range of machines, thanks to a new generation of fuel filters.
Shovel-ready resource up for grabs in Townsville
A high-quality lithic gravel resource has gone up for sale in the Townsville region, with development approval to extract up to 200,000 tonnes per annum.
Innovation a key to the quarrying industry
Eltirus (f.k.a Cement & Aggregate Consulting) founder Steve Franklin discusses how to get ahead in the quarrying industry using innovation and automation – tools he became familiar with after some time in the mining industry.
Sizing and gaining the most from your mining excavators and haulers
In mining and other extractive industries, it is important to match excavators to your haul trucks to lower your total cost of ownership (TCO). If they are mismatched, you will be inefficient and burn extra fuel. If you can mitigate that, you’ll lower your operating costs over time and start realising higher profits as a result.
Michael McQueen: The future of work, skills needs
Michael McQueen is looking forward to helping delegates better understand where future opportunities lie at the IQA conference this week. McQueen discusses the trends to be embraced, the traps and mistakes to be avoided, and the practical game plans businesses in the quarrying industry and in other industries will have to implement in order to be successful in a disruptive future.
How the circular economy can assist quarrying
Boral has recently set itself ambitious climate abatement targets to 2030, including reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46 per cent. Ahead of the IQA conference, Victoria Sherwood and Jason Sweeney explain how the company’s advances in recycling will help to reduce carbon pollution and benefit its own quarries, as well as the broader interests of its customers and other industry members.
Terex slaps on new coat of paint in MDS rebrand
Terex has rebranded its recently acquired brand of trommels, apron feeders and conveyors – MDS – as it expands the company’s facilities and product range.
Boral boss says government can do more to facilitate growth
The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation has hosted a webinar on Australia’s housing market in 2021-22 and beyond, with Boral’s Zlatko Todorcevski on the panel.
Komatsu covers ground with QLD distribution facility
Komatsu has opened an innovation hub and distribution centre in Wacol, Queensland, showcasing the latest technology during its construction and upon completion in an interactive exhibition.
Mobile and flexible dust control
Polo Citrus has developed an environmentally friendly and biodegradable dust suppressant designed to be applied through its mobile dust suppression system (pictured).