A Scandinavian company involved in hard-wearing construction activities has been trialling an innovation in bucket wear segments.
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Electric-powered mobile screen
The Powerscreen Warrior 1400XE is ideal for operators seeking an environmentally friendly, electric-powered mobile screen.
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Council approves quarry ahead of supply shortfall
A local council has approved a new quarry proposal ahead of an anticipated hard rock material shortfall.
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Geologists debate resource status of Aussie opal
Debate is raging about whether Australian opal qualifies for an international designation that was initially reserved for architectural dimension stone.
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Orica sells chemicals division
As part of the planned separation of its business, an explosive supplier has entered into an agreement to sell its chemicals division to an investment company.
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Quarry generates interest among buyers
The real estate agent fielding the sale of a quarry – one of many that have been put on the market in the past year – has indicated that there has been “strong” interest from potential buyers.
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Vocational training in the past three decades: 1984 to 2014
The same year – 1984 – that Quarry began publication was also the same year the quarry industry made concerted efforts to set up a vocational educational training system for its workers and for new entrants to the industry. Danny Duke provides an overview of how the VET system has evolved and of the shift from class-based education to competency-based training.
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Environmentally friendly fire suppression system
Sandvik’s new Eclipse fire suppression system is fully compliant with the stringent new environmental regulations being proposed in some states.
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Private enterprise rallies behind road project
A major road project has attracted 63 consortia and individual companies submitting Registrations of Interest (ROI).
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Survey predicts steady salaries
The jobs downturn in the resources sector is set to continue while other
areas of the construction market are showing some signs of improvement.
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