Steven Miles has superseded the Ipswich City Council over approval of the $50 million Wanless recycling park and landfill site.
Footpath stands in the way of silica sand expansion
The expansion of an established silica sand quarry, 150 kilometres north of London, England, has upset a local council over the temporary removal of two footpaths.
We’ll do it ourselves: Urea supply boosted by Strike
Strike Energy and Leigh Creek Energy (LCK) have taken pivotal steps to solidify Australia’s domestic supply of urea as the country deflects an AdBlue shortage.
Wagners EFC for construction big and small
Wagners has satisfied another Queensland customer with its Earth Friendly Concrete product, saving the same amount of embodied carbon as the average home consumes in four years. Read more
Smarter drilling practices, automation key to blasting
Craig Marsh is the Business Line Manager for Epiroc’s Surface Division. He talks about ongoing innovation and automation in Epiroc’s fleet of smart surface drill rigs which are replacing more manual-style rigs.
Hard rock quarry proposal made easier by proper planning
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.
Research confirms benefits of new concrete additive
First Graphene has had the structural integrity of its PureGRAPH concrete additive affirmed by University of Wollongong research, proving its ability to strengthen concrete and mortar.
Solar panels replace sand in concrete production
Melbourne researchers and local engineering company OJAS have partnered to upcycle solar panel parts for use in concrete, reducing emissions and raw materials.
AdBlue shortage under control once more
Australia’s impending AdBlue shortage has been eased by fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot and the Federal Government’s AdBlue Taskforce.
Making concrete while the sun shines: Holcim powers Humes
Holcim subsidiary Humes has confirmed 10 of its sites across Australia will benefit from solar power systems by the end of March to produce more sustainable concrete.