A fatality report released by a state mine safety department has emphasised that appropriate precautions must be taken on quarry sites to minimise the high level of risk associated with operating excavators.
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Dredging in the river valley
On a recent trip to the United States, Jim Hankins visited a Hanson Aggregates operation in Ohio that is dredging a glacial deposit. The dredge operation is supplemented by dry mining, washing sand and rock, plus crushing and screening of various sized aggregates.
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Adventure experiences touted for disused quarry
After years of deliberating how to reclaim the local disused quarry, a council has finally decided on a plan that will leverage the site’s unique properties.
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Compact, cost-effective motorbase
The new Rosta Type MB 38 motorbase distributed by CBC Australia is compact, user-friendly and cost effective.
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Enviro assessments to benefit from biodiversity partnership
A university and a mining company have partnered to develop an understanding of the relationship between biodiversity and the environment, which may improve the effectiveness of data gathered for project proposals.
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Quarry generates interest among buyers
The real estate agent fielding the sale of a quarry – one of many that have been put on the market in the past year – has indicated that there has been “strong” interest from potential buyers.
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Woody ‘clumps’ may improve quarry rehabilitation
Local research has indicated that woody material could play a part in helping reptiles and mammals successfully recolonise rehabilitated mine sites – including quarries.
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Sorting out settling pond problems once and for all
A US quarry operation has worked closely with a sand processing specialist to finally address the ongoing problem of laboriously draining and cleaning out its settling pond to remove excess slurry.
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Efficient primary stage water treatment system
CDE Global’s AquaCycle thickener offers efficient primary stage water treatment specifically for quarry, sand and recycling processes.
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Connect with Hillhead app and event planner
With Hillhead 2014 fast approaching, a number of free resources are available to help attendees make the most of their visit.
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