The Victorian Government has committed $5.3 billion dollars to its Big Housing Build as part of the state’s 2020/21 Budget.
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VRX Silica locks in silica sand mining leases
VRX Silica has been granted mining leases for its Arrowsmith North and Arrowsmith Central silica sand projects in Western Australia.
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Jersey sand quarry to close in 2023
The St Ouen 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.
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Boral aims to expand Dunmore sand mine
Boral’s request to expand its Dunmore sand mine now sits on the lap of the NSW Independent Planning Commission, following an online public hearing in late October.
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Hanson vows to protect koalas, wildlife after Brandy Hill approval
Hanson 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.
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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 on 9 November.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Western Australia, Queensland to see highest dwelling demand in 2021
BIS Oxford economist for building and construction Maree Kilroy has told Quarry that dwelling demand would see the largest increase to demand in Queensland and Western Australia due to the HomeBuilder Program.
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