Fulton Hogan has received a work variation approval from the Victorian Earth Resources Regulator for a granite quarry in Tynong North, 63km southeast of Melbourne.
Construction feels first contraction in nine months
The Australian construction industry has fallen into decline for the first time since September 2020, following COVID-19 lockdowns in Victoria and New South Wales.
Victorian extractive industry flourishes – in spite of COVID-19
Victoria has recorded its highest level of extractive production in more than 10 years, according to the Victorian Earth Resources sector indicators for 2019-20.
Hanson to make alterations to plan for White Rock Quarry
Hanson Construction Materials must make significant alterations to its Mine Operations Plan review for its White Rock Quarry in Horsnell Gully, 10km outside Adelaide.
Hanson unhappy with rehabilitation refusal
Hanson Construction Materials has had a work variation plan refused by the Victorian Earth Resources Regulator for the rehabilitation of the former Harkaway Quarry.
Surfactants testing offers encouraging outcomes
In quarrying, the containment and reduction of dust emissions is an ongoing concern and challenge. An Australian business with experience across the extractive industries has devised a dust reduction solution using the best equipment and testing techniques in modern science.
Learning from disasters: Recognising the signs
Injuries and fatalities in the extractive industry often occur – and reoccur – because of systemic failures. Tony Ferrazza explains how a course being run by the IQA on behalf of the NSW Resources Regulator is educating quarry professionals to recognise the underlying causes of past safety incidents in their own operations.
Fine aggregates put to the test: A proficiency program
More than 25 laboratories affiliated with quarrying operations have recently participated in the first round of a fine aggregates proficiency testing program to assess the strengths and purities of construction materials. Proficiency Testing Australia co-ordinated the program and analysed the results.
Black Clay Pit: From sinkhole to community asset
Once an integral foundation of the Sydney construction market, the Penrith Lakes area – and in particular a 24ha clay pit within it – has been transformed into a centre for recreation, commerce, education and conservation in the past two decades.
Clean Air, Clear Lungs: A campaign for healthier job sites
Safe Work Australia has launched the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign to raise awareness around occupational lung disease in dusty workplaces.