Komatsu has set strong diversity targets for itself to 2025 while creating a culture of inclusion to rival its peers in the Australian construction industry.
Stone tools discovered within former Roman enclave in Morocco
An analysis has been conducted on the stone tools recovered from a former outpost within the Roman Empire. The discovery highlights how ancient bakers and millers relied on the local geology to acquire the correct tools.
Lemont Quarry Workers mural restored in Chicago
After painting it nearly half a century ago, artist Caryl Yasko went back to the southwest of Chicago to restore her iconic mural Lemont Quarry Workers.
Wellington quarry to dig into north face of hillside
A hard rock quarry in Wellington, New Zealand will soon enter the final phase of quarrying to its north face, atop a hillside, to satisfy the city’s growing infrastructure needs.
OEM levels up with latest mobile washing screen
Terex Washing Systems has released the M1700X mobile washing screen to improve efficiency, wear life and ease of reconfiguration compared to its predecessor, the M1700. Read more
Origins of glass shards in the Chilean desert explained
A theory has now been proposed for how shards of glass first discovered a decade ago in a South American desert were formed.
Hillhead 2022 begins ramping up with pre-registration campaign
Hillhead Quarry has opened registrations for its next event in June 2022 with a raft of household names to appear at the Derbyshire quarry in the United Kingdom.
Volvo unveils latest model in moves towards autonomous vehicles
Volvo has developed an autonomous electric wheel loader and a hauler, the latter being tested in a Swiss Holcim limestone quarry.
Concrete carbon locked away by new technologies
As companies tackle the issue of concrete’s carbon emissions, the storage of carbon within the product has been raised as a useful alternative to meet sustainability targets.
Holcim recognises ‘essential role in society’s progress’
Holcim has honed its focus on its social impact with a new strategy to uplift vulnerable communities with housing and safe work standards.