Gender equality has recently been a controversial topic in federal politics. In mid-June, Prime Minister Julia Gillard ignited debate between men and women – Read more
Australian mines, quarries missing out on potential profits
Loadrite load weighing technology and payload information systems are installed on wheel loaders, excavators, conveyor belts and other equipment to ensure optimal loads and Read more
Sobering health, safety findings for Queensland quarries
In a year (2011-12) which Queensland?s chief inspectors of mines have described as ?one of the worst for accidents and poor safety outcomes? for Read more
Modest increase to construction starts
The forecast for the period October to December 2012 shows $16.4 billion in total construction starts in contrast with the previous cycle of July Read more
Belt scraper with more
The unit comes with stainless steel hardware and a two-bolt adjustment. The reversible blade design means you have a spare at your fingertips, effectively Read more
The debate we simply must have
As the October issue of Quarry goes to press, Melbourne has hosted the fourth joint CCAA/IQA Construction Materials Industry Conference (CMIC12).
CMIC12 was held at Read more
New tool for hard rock miners
The US National Mining Association (NMA) president and chief executive officer Hal Quinn and David Kanagy, the executive director of the Society for Mining, Read more
Conveyor for easy transport and setup
Ezystak has an hydraulic folding mechanism for easy transportation and set-up time is minimal.
The adjustable stockpile height is easily engaged and ballast weights Read more
Pike River a timely lesson for Xmas
As we head into Christmas (wow, what happened to 2012!?!), everyone focuses on the festive times ahead. Of course, in the quarrying industry, looking Read more
Orange oil, foam key agents in war against dust
Dust and issues caused by airborne dust emissions throughout the extractive process are a huge problem for staff and plant and equipment across the Read more