A sand quarry, on the island of St Helier, Jersey, will not have its permit renewed beyond 2023, with the Ports of Jersey expecting freight at the St Helier harbour to improve.
Boral aims to expand Dunmore sand mine
Boral’s request to expand its Dunmore sand mine now sits in the hands of the New South Wales Independent Planning Commission, after an online public hearing in late October.
Hanson vows to protect koalas, wildlife after Brandy Hill approval
Hanson Australia has told Quarry about its plans to reduce the environmental impacts of the Brandy Hill quarry expansion in New South Wales after it was approved by Federal Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley.
Komatsu Australia MD to deliver live address on inclusion, diversity to IQs worldwide
The 2020 IQ Caernarfon Award recipient Sean Taylor will be presenting on his company’s Say Again? campaign to all Institute of Quarrying branches across the globe in a live webinar at 6.00pm AEDST, 9 November.
NSW Resources Regulator commences safety roadshows for quarries
The events aim to engage with small mine and quarry operators to provide information on health, safety and other issues within the industry.
Fly ash cement promises a greener solution
A new blend of sustainable cement that uses a coal by-product has been developed and poured by the University of Sydney.
Victoria advances shovel-ready construction projects as restrictions ease
The Victorian Government has fast-tracked another round of shovel-ready projects as the state emerges from its harshest COVID-19 restrictions.
Western Australia, Queensland to see highest dwelling demand in 2021
An Australian economist is predicting the largest increases in dwelling demand in the next 12 months will be in Queensland and Western Australia, due to the HomeBuilder Program.
Inland Rail given northern NSW approval
The northern New South Wales section of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project is set to ramp up after approval was given for the Narrabri to North Star Environmental Impact Statement.
Tasmanian quarry development receives EPA approval
The Western Junction Quarry in Breadalbane, northern Tasmania, has received approval by the state’s EPA for a level two permit to expand its output.