The M2500 incorporates a feed bin with reject grid, feed conveyor, rinser screen, cyclone units, dewatering screen and stockpiling conveyors, all on a single Read more
Choosing the right dewatering pump
Managing water is one of the most important aspects of any quarrying application, whether controlling the dewatering ingress or ensuring a steady supply for Read more
Rethinking our approach to risk management
In this, my last editorial for 2012, I have decided to revisit a topic that generated a lot of feedback and discussion when I Read more
Building materials giant increases sand processing production
Tarmac, the UK?s largest quarrying company and supplier of building materials to the construction industry, has recently installed a 250 tonne per hour aggregate Read more
Protecting your social licence
Some of the themes at CMIC12 included quarry approvals and the social licence to operate. Consultant Chris Prowse advised that a key reason for Read more
Two strike policy puts Penrice board up for grabs
At the Penrice annual general meeting (AGM) held on 30 October, shareholders unhappy with the lack of perceived performance of the battling company forced Read more
Simple operator interface
Powerscreen has announced improvements to the automation and control systems in its crushing and screening equipment. It implemented a wide ranging upgrade to its Read more
Skills initiative to assist pipeline employers
AMMA has partnered with the Australian Government, other industry bodies and organisations to facilitate AMMA Skills Connect ? an initiative to deliver specialised training Read more
Operator turns to mobile fleet to meet demand
Queenslanders were hit with a state government budget that implied the state was faring badly recently, but that is not the case for everyone, Read more
Revenge of the Gravel Monkeys
Bill Langer explains why he would like to take The Big Bang Theory’s main character, Sheldon Cooper, by the scruff of his neck out into the desert to teach him a thing or two about the importance of geology. Read more