A construction materials producer has upgraded an abandoned road network free of charge to help young people obtain driver’s licences – one of the major barriers to employment.
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Quarry seeks to increase output for major rail project
A quarry in north-east New South Wales wants to temporarily increase its production by 40 per cent to supply the largest project within the $9.3 billion Inland Rail program.
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Boral pitches in for bushfire response
Boral is offering unlimited paid leave to employees responding to the bushfire crisis as its quarries across the country work to support fire-stricken areas.
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World’s oldest forest unearthed at quarry site
Remnants of the world’s oldest fossil forest have been discovered in a sandstone quarry, providing fresh insight into the ecology and habitats of early forests.
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Council could delay Hanson quarry expansion
Hanson Australia’s proposed Sancrox Quarry expansion could face delays after local councillors outlined plans to write to the state authority requesting further analysis and public scrutiny.
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Metso pens deal ahead of trade show
Metso has bolstered its dealer network ahead of showcasing new innovations at one of the world’s largest construction materials trade events.
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Second Alex Fraser application refused by Kingston Council
Alex Fraser Group has been denied a second bid to extend the life of its recycling operations in Clarinda, in a decision the company says conflicts with multiple government policies.
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Outer space unlocks secrets about dust handling
Scientists may have figured out how cosmic dust particles grow and aggregate to form planets – and in turn this application may improve dust handling in industrial processes here on earth.
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Komatsu bolsters online parts range
Komatsu has expanded the range of parts that can be ordered through myKomatsu, its online customer portal, to now include components that are not in stock at local distribution centres.
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IQA membership value more than just the education on offer
It’s an exciting time for the Institute of Quarrying Australia. I have to thank Clayton Hill for his leadership and passion in overseeing transformational change in the Institute in the past two years.
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