A former quarry on a sacred Maori island in New Zealand is being rehabilitated in a world first biosolids project – using treated human faeces.
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New mineral processing brand establishes in Australia
A multinational mineral processing provider has introduced its new global brand to Australia, headed by a leader with more than 30 years’ experience in the local mining and aggregates sectors.
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Dust risk on the radar of NSW regulators
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has contacted the New South Wales industry regulator to better understand the basis for a ‘state-wide blitz’ on dust risk exposure.
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New publisher for Quarry print and digital platforms
A new chapter begins in Quarry Magazine’s 35-year history, as Prime Creative Media takes over the publishing reigns.
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Neolithic era quarry discovered in Wales
A Stone Age quarry dating back 6000 years has been unearthed in northern Wales.
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From coffee to concrete: Researchers offer a new solution
The construction materials industry could hold the key to reducing tonnes of landfill-destined coffee waste in Australia, according to a group of Melbourne engineering researchers.
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Council looks to community for new gravel source
A central Victorian council is seeking alternative locations to source gravel for its 3000km road network after it scrapped a proposed site in response to community opposition.
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New environmental guidelines developed for concrete batch plants
The CCAA has released a new resource aimed at helping concrete batch plant operators comply with their environmental obligations.
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Council road levy ‘disadvantages’ quarry
A Central Tablelands quarry operator believes a fee his business pays on a per tonne basis for road maintenance creates a competitive disadvantage and would welcome a council review of the matter.
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Education Foundation returns to the IQA fold
The Australian Institute of Quarrying Education Foundation has formed a new governance structure under the Institute of Quarrying Australia, in a move expected to generate savings of up to $50,000.
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