Holcim has partnered with Bloomberg Media to develop the Circular Cities Barometer, an initiative to advocate for circular construction in fast developing urban settings.
Homegrown manufacturer puts Australian Made credentials into practice
Paul Kerr, General Manager of second generation family business Precisionscreen, talks up the importance of homegrown products as the international supply chain experiences unprecedented constraints.
Hanson transparent on Bass Point earth mounds
As a courtesy to keep the local community aware of proceedings, Hanson Australia has applied to construct further earthen amenity barriers at its Bass Point Quarry in New South Wales.
Tertiary cone circuit delivers more output, less recirc
A US quarry operation has recorded some very strong results since it upgraded its tertiary plant to incorporate a late model cone crusher.
Undertaking resource optimisation in your quarry
Pit optimisation studies are useful for not only identifying a given resource, but insight into the best sequences for extraction. Jackie Gauntlett explains some of the processes necessary to derive the most value from the resource and also make significant savings in time and investment.
NSW quarry ready for off-the-shelf sale
A quartz quarry is on sale 140km north of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, fully approved with plant and equipment on offer – and ready to operate.
Empathy in leaders: A journalist’s perspective
As part of the recent commentary on the characteristics of effective leadership, Quarry editor Damian Christie (pictured above and below) explains the importance of empathy in his role working with the quarrying industry for the past 13 years.
Basalt quarry sale draws ‘astronomical’ demand
The Bylong Quarry in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley has been sold to a private operator after a six-month search, with four lots covering 67ha now back up and running.
Boral takes the lead on emissions reductions
Boral has had its emissions reductions targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning it with the Paris Agreement as a first of its kind.
Vic Regulator ticks off quarry expansions
Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulation has given in-principle approval to expand two quarries owned by Holcim Australia and JH Cuthbertson respectively.