Tarmac’s Mountsorrel Quarry in Leicestershire, England, recently learnt that Sir David Attenborough has long admired the Charnwood region’s unique pink granite.
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Water park, residential development proposed for old sand quarry
A disused quarry could be transformed into a mixed-use medium density community with a commercial hub, tourism and water-based adventure park if its proponents convince local authorities to rezone the land. Read more
European architect quarries rubble on-site for restoration
A French architect has developed a new “on-site quarrying” concept, seeing rubble from demolished structures recycled into projects constructed in its place. Read more
Producer puts three Queensland quarries on the market
A Queensland construction materials producer is selling three operations within its seven-quarry network. Read more
Fulton Hogan goes head to head over major quarry project
New Zealand construction materials supplier Fulton Hogan has commenced three weeks of high stakes public hearings to consider hundreds of submissions over its controversial quarry proposal on the outskirts of Christchurch. Read more
Quarries come to rescue for ship salvage operation
More than 6000 tonnes of aggregate is being sourced from quarries across the US state of Georgia to prevent erosion of the seafloor around a capsized cargo ship. Read more
Boral preps for infrastructure boom after output setbacks
Disruptions at Boral’s Peppertree Quarry and Berrima cement plant are expected to impact first half-year earnings but the company is buoyed by the imminent onset of major infrastructure projects. Read more
Quarried stone fertilised soil for Easter Island inhabitants
The quarrying materials for Easter Island’s giant statues are believed to have contributed to the island’s “horticultural sweet spot”, according to US researchers. Read more
Strong third quarter revenues tempered by weaker outlook
Global minerals processing equipment manufacturers Terex and Metso have reported strong returns for the third quarter of 2019, as the sector braces for softening global demand. Read more
Swedish site to put autonomous hauler to the test
Volvo Construction Equipment has signed a contract for the first commercial pilot of its autonomous battery-electric hauler, as the company moves closer to industrialising the technology. Read more