The Federal Government has pledged $1.2 billion to create 100,000 apprenticeships and traineeships across Australia as part of its COVID-19 recovery plan.
Tier 2 quarry managers required to meet new criteria: NSW Resources Regulator
The transitional period for the New South Wales Resources Regulator’s three-tiered scheme for quarry managers has now ended, with new applicants to be assessed on new criteria.
Federal Budget digs deep for infrastructure projects
The Federal Government has announced $14 billion in infrastructure spending as part of the 2020-21 Federal Budget.
Boral agrees to Marulan South Road upgrade
Boral has agreed to upgrade Marulan South Road in New South Wales once its development application to expand the Marulan South limestone mine is approved.
Safe Work Australia provides resources for revised RCS levels
Safe Work Australia has published a checklist and further information to assist in updated workplace exposure standards for respirable crystalline silica.
Toowoomba Regional Council backs quarry advisory committee
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has defended the character of the Bridge Street Quarry Development Advisory Committee set up to review the post-life use of a century-old quarry.
NSW Government seeks community feedback for regional plan
The New South Wales Government’s Illawarra Shoalhaven plan, which outlines the future uses of its hard rock resources, is taking community submissions ahead of its five-year update.
Five-year extension application for Transmission Gully quarry
A New Zealand quarry, which is a major supplier of aggregates to the Transmission Gully motorway near Wellington, has applied for a five-year extension to its operation.
From quarries to waste management facilities
A geospatial analysis of Victoria’s abandoned mines and quarries has identified several rehabilitation options.
Queensland Government starts mandatory lung health checks, silica dust limits
Lung health checks and harsher dust limits for quarries and mines have taken effect in Queensland to prevent industry-specific diseases such as respirable crystalline silica.