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.
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.
Hanson transparent on Bass Point earth mounds
As a courtesy to keep the local community aware of proceedings, Hanson Australia has applied to construct further earthen amenity barriers at its Bass Point Quarry in New South Wales.
Undertaking resource optimisation in your quarry
Pit optimisation studies are useful for not only identifying a given resource, but insight into the best sequences for extraction. Jackie Gauntlett explains some of the processes necessary to derive the most value from the resource and also make significant savings in time and investment.
Holcim invests in electric concrete
Holcim has partnered with German start-up Magment to develop a concrete-based solution to electric vehicle charging.
NSW quarry ready for off-the-shelf sale
A quartz quarry is on sale 140km north of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, fully approved with plant and equipment on offer – and ready to operate.
Basalt quarry sale draws ‘astronomical’ demand
The Bylong Quarry in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley has been sold to a private operator after a six-month search, with four lots covering 67ha now back up and running.
Boral takes the lead on emissions reductions
Boral has had its emissions reductions targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning it with the Paris Agreement as a first of its kind.
Toowoomba quarry rehab strategy comes into focus
The Toowoomba Regional Council has narrowed its focus down to two strategies to rehabilitate the Bridge Street Quarry, with a preference for the ‘path of least resistance’.
Charitable Trust withdraws bid to reopen quarry
The Ross Trust has announced its quarry business, Hillview Quarries, will not be developing the former Pioneer Quarry site in Dromana, Victoria, opting instead to rehabilitate.