Western Australia’s much anticipated Ocean Reef Marina, north of Perth, has made significant progress with the partially constructed northern and southern breakwaters crossing over.
Small Tassie quarry proposal satisfies EPA
Tasmania’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the development of a hard rock quarry west of Launceston, with a proposed production rate of 32,000 tonnes per annum.
NSW quarry ready for off-the-shelf sale
A quartz quarry is on sale 140km north of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, fully approved with plant and equipment on offer – and ready to operate.
Basalt quarry sale draws ‘astronomical’ demand
The Bylong Quarry in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley has been sold to a private operator after a six-month search, with four lots covering 67ha now back up and running.
Boral takes the lead on emissions reductions
Boral has had its emissions reductions targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning it with the Paris Agreement as a first of its kind.
Vic Regulator ticks off quarry expansions
Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulation has given in-principle approval to expand two quarries owned by Holcim Australia and JH Cuthbertson respectively.
Construction industry good but not great: ACA
Construction industry reform has progressed promisingly in 2021 across New South Wales and Victoria, but much work lies ahead to support a booming infrastructure pipeline.
AdBlue Taskforce safeguards against shortage
Australia’s supply of urea has been addressed by a Federal Government taskforce and backed by the quarrying industry, as concerns were raised over an impending shortage.
Boral to exit North America with fly ash in good hands
Boral’s announced agreement to sell its North American fly ash business to Eco Materials Technologies will see it exit North America.
Sand pumping pipeline pending as summer begins
The consultation period has now closed for a sand pumping pipeline between Adelaide’s Semaphore South and West Beach, with 100,000 cubic metres of sand in the balance.