Four new minerals and quarry inspectors have been recruited in Queensland as the state government forges ahead with its health and safety reform agenda. Read more
Fulton Hogan supplies materials for unique driver training program
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Warrnambool quarry transformation begins to take shape
Clearance works have commenced to transform an inactive Victorian limestone quarry into a multipurpose facility for community events, as well as a native plant creek gully. Read more
Thinking about our workforce’s future skills, professional development
Geelong was a wonderful host for the IQA’s 62nd annual conference in October. The city itself showcased a progressive region that supports infrastructure growth, tourism, agriculture and light industry. The theme – The Future of Quarrying – was apt for the region as we had the privilege of visiting Barro Point Wilson and Boral Deer Park Quarries.
Automation key to unlocking $74 billion boost to the economy
The Australian technology industry will only realise the full benefit of automation in the resources sector if vendors become brand agnostic and open to collaboration with competitors, according to researchers and industry experts. Read more
Sandvik casts spotlight on digitalisation of sector
Quarrying companies are at risk of losing out to savvy operators if they fail to embrace data analytics, machine learning and automation technology, according to presenters at a Sandvik-hosted conference into digitalisation of the sector. Read more