A development group in New South Wales has proposed to extract 500,000 tonnes of hard rock aggregates, with community concerns quelled by robust management practices.
NSW Small Mines Roadshow makes the rounds
The New South Wales Resources Regulator is bringing quarry operators and managers together at the 2022 Small Mines Roadshow from February to April.
Adbri beats the clock with Alcoa extension
Adbri has extended a contract with Alcoa of Australia for the supply of quicklime, with just weeks to spare before the expiration of the previous agreement.
Ocean Reef Marina makes breakwater milestone
Western Australia’s much anticipated Ocean Reef Marina, north of Perth, has made significant progress with the partially constructed northern and southern breakwaters crossing over.
Spreading the word of washing, crushing, screening product lines
Jeff Gray is the International Sales Director of Superior Industries, which is renowned worldwide for its conveying, washing and material handling solutions. He tells Quarry about the constraints of navigating COVID-19 abroad and the company’s enthusiasm to promote its washing, crushing and screen product lines in the Australian market.
Sustainability improvement via digital transformation
Steve Franklin, the Principal Consultant for Cement & Aggregate Consulting (aka Cemagg), based in Brisbane, says that quarries must prepare for the impending wave of digital transformation.
Small Tassie quarry proposal satisfies EPA
Tasmania’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the development of a hard rock quarry west of Launceston, with a proposed production rate of 32,000 tonnes per annum.
Taking the lead in water management
Brian Krishna is the Managing Director of Xylem Australia and New Zealand. He discusses the importance of water management in the extractive industry, the robustness of Xylem’s products throughout the pandemic, and how Xylem can offer holistic solutions to quarrying operations that span water efficiency, environmental management and professional development.
Holcim, Bloomberg set the bar in circular construction
Holcim has partnered with Bloomberg Media to develop the Circular Cities Barometer, an initiative to advocate for circular construction in fast developing urban settings.
Homegrown manufacturer puts Australian Made credentials into practice
Paul Kerr, General Manager of second generation family business Precisionscreen, talks up the importance of homegrown products as the international supply chain experiences unprecedented constraints.