Rokbak is a big advocate for sustainable operations, as highlighted by managing director Paul Douglas at a recent “net zero” manufacturing conference.
Queensland plan fixes ‘long-standing issue’: CCAA
The Queensland Government’s Resources Industry Development Plan has been given the industry’s stamp of approval, as it outlines a new framework to identify key resource areas.
Orica commits to clean collaboration in Queensland
Orica has signed a Statement of Co-operation with the Queensland government to endorse and collaborate on clean energy technology in the mining, quarrying, manufacturing and construction industries.
Clean fill needed for Canberra Light Rail project
The ACT Government is now seeking 60,000 tonnes of clean fill for the next stage of the Canberra Light Rail project – two years after contractors trucked more than 70,000 tonnes of spoil over the border from the ACT into New South Wales.
‘Highly desirable’ basalt quarry on sale in NSW
Bylong Quarry has been put up for sale in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, presenting an opportunity to enter the market as Australian infrastructure booms.
West coast quarry EPA approved in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended the approval of the Heemskirk quarry expansion in Granville Harbour, affirming the extraction of 30,000 more tonnes of dolerite.
Safety first: Australian statistics on display by SWA
Safe Work Australia has released its key work health and safety statistics for Australia in 2021 with fatalities halved since 2007 across all industries.
Metallica sees silica sands quadruple in 2021
Metallica Minerals has increased its mineral resource by 40 per cent at its Cape Flattery silica sand project in Queensland, increasing confidence in its value to a growing market.
Industry sees bottom-up push for sustainability
A sustainable heavy industry is increasingly customer-driven, albeit facilitated by clear policy, and the Construction & Mining Equipment Industry Group sees Australia paving its own way on the journey to net zero by 2050.
Giving Victorian approvals the Mitas touch
A sand quarry has been approved 21km from Ararat, Victoria, and a familiar face in Australian quarrying has shared his learnings after a lengthy approvals process. Read more