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.
Self-reflection sees everyone a winner at IQA Awards
The IQA has a way of finding the industry’s best and brightest, even when they’re as humble and unassuming as Chris Hamilton. As a winner of not one but two IQA Awards, he is just one example of the industry’s not-so-hidden gems.
‘Magnificent’ service attracts customers – and metals
Magnetic separation keeps product clean and prevents tramp metals from causing damage and breakdowns in crushers and screens. As Eriez Australia’s Ezio Viti explains, quarry operations have numerous options to combat unwanted tramp metals, contaminants and downtime.
Sand business preps for modern, innovative circuit
A third generation family business with expertise in sand processing has signed off on a major order with a multinational OEM – and now is eagerly waiting for the project to come to fruition in 2022. PF Formation’s Luke Graham and CDE’s Jason Hartmann spoke to Quarry.
Toowoomba quarry rehab strategy comes into focus
The Toowoomba Regional Council has narrowed its focus down to two strategies to rehabilitate the Bridge Street Quarry, with a preference for the ‘path of least resistance’.
Charitable Trust withdraws bid to reopen quarry
The Ross Trust has announced its quarry business, Hillview Quarries, will not be developing the former Pioneer Quarry site in Dromana, Victoria, opting instead to rehabilitate.
Construction industry good but not great: ACA
Construction industry reform has progressed promisingly in 2021 across New South Wales and Victoria, but much work lies ahead to support a booming infrastructure pipeline.
AdBlue Taskforce safeguards against shortage
Australia’s supply of urea has been addressed by a Federal Government taskforce and backed by the quarrying industry, as concerns were raised over an impending shortage.
Boral to exit North America with fly ash in good hands
Boral’s announced agreement to sell its North American fly ash business to Eco Materials Technologies will see it exit North America.