Boral has begun making significant changes to its executive team as a cost cutting exercise, removing chief finance and strategy officer, Tino La Spina, from his position.
Taking advantage of technology on new Wacol site
When Queensland contractor Gunne Civil Constructions was engaged to carry out site preparation earthworks for Komatsu’s new Wacol Distribution Centre and technology hub in Queensland, it was an opportunity for the company to take advantage of the latest technology in managing its side of the project.
Is ore-sand the answer to sand shortage?
Researchers from Queensland and Geneva have used samples from one of Vale’s largest iron ore sites to repurpose mineral waste while alleviating the global sand crisis.
Managers wanted at Melbourne quarry
Castella Quarries has advertised two job vacancies on a countryside quarry north-east of Melbourne, as the company expands across its hard rock resource with a 100-year lifespan.
Queenslanders to vote on fossil emblem
Queenslanders have been given the chance to pick their favourite fossil to add to Queensland’s nine official emblems.
Earthmoving business prioritises support
Oberon Earthmoving has been serving central-west New South Wales for several years, building a reliable reputation for all kinds of earthworks – civil, commercial, residential and rural.
Crushing difficult dirt with support a stone’s throw away
Walker Quarries has used Wirtgen mobile equipment to turn a mountainous quartzite resource into a growing operation 150km west of Sydney.
Komatsu offers remanufacturing for DPFs
Komatsu has set up a remanufacturing facility for diesel particulate filters (DPFs) at its Fairfield head office in Sydney to address the increasing demand for low-emission diesel engines.
Outback contractor pioneers mobile impact crusher
Lincom Group has delivered the first Powerscreen Trakpactor 290SR in Australia, helping a contract crusher in regional South Australia maintain a rugged outback road network.
A win for quarries against urban encroachment
Written by Danaya Malenda.
The Victorian Planning Minister has modified the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to reflect favourably on both quarries and those living in the surrounding regions.