The iconic Rammer hydraulic rock breaker product range is now in the hands of a new but experienced distributor.
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Exploring the geology of Mars
For the past decade, NASA has had a series of roving robots exploring the Martian landscape for remote signs of life. Bill Langer discusses the work these robots have done for geology in the process.
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Overhaul of conveyor bearings cements success at NSW quarry
A Hanson operation in the central west of New South Wales has turned to solid block housed units to address numerous bearing and shaft failures in its conveyor tail pulleys.
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Victorian operation leads way in intelligent motor control
A Boral quarry has successfully updated legacy equipment with the latest motor control technology.
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Survey reveals challenges of an electric-dependent future
A new survey has revealed that the effective electrification of the extractive sector would require a reskilled workforce but could benefit from non-competitive attitudes amongst operators and equipment manufacturers.
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Unassuming Welsh site’s vital wartime role
Quarries have been repurposed for the most unusual of assignments, but few in history can match the importance of Manod Quarry in north Wales.
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Are you prepared for the fourth industrial revolution?
The Internet of Things is becoming an all-pervasive part of business systems yet various industries seem unprepared for it - or understand how to use it. Damian Christie reflects on where the quarrying industry currently sits in relation to the IoT - fortunately it's not all that far behind, and it's not a platform to be feared or dismissed ...
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Bigger dozer’s workload offsets operational costs
A homegrown operator has substantially increased productivity with the purchase of a larger dozer.
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Producer to appeal ‘disappointing’ decision
Barro Group has appealed the Sunshine Coast Council’s decision to refuse a planning application to expand its operations at Burrum Quarry, 60km north of Brisbane.
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