In today’s extractive industry, there is a clear trend of increasing production capacity to reduce costs through economies of scale.
This comes with an ever-changing Read more
Deere acquires Wirtgen with multi-billion deal
According to a John Deere statement, the company – which manufactures agricultural, construction and forestry machinery – plans to “maintain the Wirtgen Group's existing Read more
Impact crusher to be put to test at ConExpo
The I-140 impact crusher features variable speeds, as well as a fully hydraulic apron setting.
With dimensions measuring 1270mm x 1240mm, the crusher features an Read more
Blasting models ? what are they good for?
Nearly every blast decision involves compromise. Closing the pattern to increase fragmentation or heave may cause undesirable backbreak. Firing a blast more quickly for Read more
A year in review
It is now one year since I was elected President of the IQA for a two-year term. It has been a very busy year Read more
Injunction granted against ?cheeky? quarry operator
Officials from the US Department of Labor have been granted a permanent injunction that prohibits Maine quarry owner Conrad J Smith from hindering or Read more
Ancient rocks unlock secrets of the atmosphere
The Pilbara region in WA's north is home to some of the oldest rocks in the world. Most have barely changed since they were Read more
Toobig Uglyrock ? An interview
During this past year I’ve quoted many people in my articles about Barre granite. I unintentionally ignored the rocks, so I interviewed one. Here Read more
Complimentary training offered for new regulations
Although many quarry and batch plant operators use high pressure cleaners on-site, many are not aware of new safety regulations regarding their operation.
The new Read more
Disasters strike quarry fantasy locations
Dry Creek Quarry, located in Wellington, New Zealand, was the site of a devastating fire at the end of March.
The active quarry, which is Read more