Queensland’s extractive industries have been undertaking site safety resets in August and September, ensuring safety measures are prioritised across the State.
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National Safe Work Month: think safe. work safe. be safe.
National Safe Work Month is fast approaching and Safe Work Australia has announced that ‘think safe. work safe. be safe.’ will be the theme of the campaign this October.
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Tune it right: Easy guide to belt tensioning
Adjusting tension in a drive belt can be a lot like tuning strings on a guitar. That is given the right tools are at hand to provide correct tension readings on the belt, and accurate calculations to determine the tensioning parameters.
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Monster dozer transported, reassembled on-site
The largest dozer in an OEM’s inventory has been transported in sections over kilometres of terrain and reassembled in a glacier region of New Zealand’s South Island.
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Rock processing division addresses quarrying needs
Sandvik has continued to march to the beat of its own drum in 2021, with the unveiling and growth of its Rock Processing Solutions business.
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Rocks put to the test: A proficiency testing program
Nearly 30 laboratories affiliated with quarrying operations have recently participated in the third round of a rocks proficiency testing program to assess the strengths and purities of construction materials.
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Holcim gets greener with ambitious global targets
Holcim, a global leader in sustainable building solutions, has set a target to become a nature-positive business through restorative measures in biodiversity and water management.
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Victorian Regulator addresses flood risks in quarries
The Victorian Earth Resources Regulator has bolstered its presence in flood management across the state’s quarries, communities, and associated infrastructure.
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Jerusalem quarry turns back the biblical clock
Israeli archaeologists have discovered a 2000-year-old stone quarry site in Jerusalem which could have been used to source the materials for the Jewish holy site, the Second Temple.
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Boral sets ambitious 2030 targets, commits to net zero
Boral has set itself some of the most ambitious emissions reductions targets in the global construction materials industry to 2050, and joined the international Science Based Targets initiative.
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