Before modern day quarries conceived of loaders to carry tonnes of crushed rock from place to place, there was the Blondin.
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Australians join in on centenary celebrations
Australians love a party - especially when it’s someone else’s! So it was that 17 Aussies earlier this year journeyed to the UK and Ireland to join the Institute of Quarrying UK’s centenary celebrations. As Danny Duke elaborates, the “colonials” were warmly welcomed to the party ...
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Three quarries, one package deal
Three fully operational quarries, which have provided roadbase, aggregate and sand products to the local and regional market, are being offered for sale as one single offering.
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Super Combo Promises Productivity On A New Level
On their own, the EC950E and A60H – Volvo’s largest ever excavator and hauler respectively – can be expected to deliver profitability and productivity. In combination, they are considered very formidable.
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Quarry utilises innovative drone technology
An international producer of limestone products has utilised drones to create water management plans and inspect the operating condition of its large production equipment.
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From bank teller to diesel fitter
Rockhampton’s Dannielle Weston has become the face of large machinery apprentices, after swapping life as a Commonwealth Bank teller to become a diesel fitter.
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Sand, gravel, rip rap: what is the best screen media for each?
The type of screening media a quarry uses is partly dictated by the materials it’s excavating. Polyurethane, wire and rubber accommodate different operations.
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Bronze crusher casting extends wear life
Mining Wear Parts has developed a range of bronze crusher castings set to suit most makes and models.
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Wheel loaders promise better performance, fuel efficiency
Caterpillar Australia and its Queensland and Northern Territory dealer Hastings Deering have this year introduced the new Cat M-Series wheel loaders to the extractive market.
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Jaw crusher aided by pre-screen
The QJ341+ jaw crusher comes with a double-deck pre-screen as standard.
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