A state government has acknowledged the benefits of allowing a quarry to expand its operation and extend its life by an additional 30 years.
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Barre pioneers: Living off the land
Bill Langer takes us back to the early years of the 19th century, as the pioneers of colonial Vermont, US, exploit their natural resources in order to build their community …
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Don?t lose your grip: Getting the most from your earthmover tyres
With tyres still a precious commodity in the earthmoving market, whole-life costs can be managed effectively with a sensible approach to correct usage, maintenance and the right conditions, according to specialists at tyre manufacturer Michelin.
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Supplier helps quarry boost production by 30%
Replacing a broken crusher made a big difference for the Lafarge Pitt River Quarry. Combining this with a realignment of the facility’s existing crushers made an even bigger difference. The inspired equipment solution is paying off in a big way, due to Sandvik Construction’s new CH660 cone crusher.
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How we stack up against the rest of the world
IQA President John Stanton reports back from a recent meeting of the presidents of the other Institutes of Quarrying around the globe ...
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Trainees to learn from quarry rehabilitation
A disused quarry will soon become the learning platform for a number of trainees as they begin work to rehabilitate the site.
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Draft industry standard for ?mixed? fleets to go global
A draft industry telematics standard that has been updated to help operators better manage their mixed equipment fleets will soon be submitted for consideration as a globally recognised standard.
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Supplier adds value to excavator orders
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia is currently offering an additional reward worth thousands of dollars to all customers that purchase from its excavator range.
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High capacity washer
CDE?s M4500 modular washing plant offers ease of integration, rapid deployment and a minimal footprint.
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How on-board weighing systems can increase productivity
Whether you?re working in quarrying, civil construction or transport, the benefit of having an on-board weighing system on your front-end loader, excavator or truck can greatly increase a customer?s productivity in many areas of their business.
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