Researchers from the University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom have uncovered how prehistoric plankton played a part in the formation of Earth’s greatest mountain ranges.
Porous Lane improves built and natural environment
The University of Melbourne has helped an ambitious manufacturer to develop highly permeable pavements from recycled tyres to improve water supplies and reduce pollution.
AdBlue Taskforce safeguards against shortage
Australia’s supply of urea has been addressed by a Federal Government taskforce and backed by the quarrying industry, as concerns were raised over an impending shortage.
Boral to exit North America with fly ash in good hands
Boral’s announced agreement to sell its North American fly ash business to Eco Materials Technologies will see it exit North America.
Clay resource key to cow pollution
A natural clay mineral has been identified as a potential fix for a major carbon emitter, reducing pollution while providing a new end use for this quarried material.
Research finds concrete use for recycled glass
A 3D-printed concrete has been developed by researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne, using recycled glass to replace traditional aggregates.
Sustainable infrastructure a team effort: Report
A range of construction and infrastructure bodies have collaborated on a report to deliver the infrastructure pipeline through a holistic net zero carbon emissions framework.
Sand pumping pipeline pending as summer begins
The consultation period has now closed for a sand pumping pipeline between Adelaide’s Semaphore South and West Beach, with 100,000 cubic metres of sand in the balance.
Metso Outotec scores a century of service
Metso Outotec has secured more than 100 life cycle services agreements during 2021, covering process support and optimisation, sustainable wears, spares, and service solutions.
Boral turns new leaf, recharges for 2022 and beyond
Boral has set itself for a promising future, according to its 2021 annual and sustainability reports, after offloading its North American and Australian building products businesses, setting sustainability goals and targets, and managing a takeover offer from Seven Group Holdings.