A recycled alternative aggregate that blends concrete with carbon dioxide may provide a more emissions-friendly solution to regular concrete aggregates.
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Metso Outotec merger sets sights on tomorrow
Metso has officially merged its minerals business with Outotec to form a new company with aims to become an industry leader across the minerals, aggregates, metals refining and recycling industries.
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Queensland industrial manslaughter offences put into effect
Queensland’s hard-hitting mine and quarry safety laws have become active as of 1 July, with senior officers facing potentially more severe penalties for workplace fatalities.
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LafargeHolcim to co-develop 3D printed concrete for wind turbines
LafargeHolcim has partnered with GE Renewable Energy and COBOD to create 200-metre high wind turbines that feature 3D printed concrete bases.
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Negligent senior mining officers to face five years’ imprisonment
New amendments to the New South Wales work health and safety laws now include gross negligence under a category one offence.
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Residential construction second biggest contributor to Australian jobs
The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation has released a report that has shown home building to have the second highest drive of jobs in Australia.
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Ancient continent beneath New Zealand mapped out
Scientists from GNS Science have released interactive maps of Zealandia, an ancient continent beneath the oceans surrounding New Zealand.
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WesTrac reduces industry workplace dangers with new project
Caterpillar distributor WesTrac has introduced its Elimination of Live Work (ELW) project which can outline technology, tools and workplace practices to prevent safety risks to people working close to live equipment in the construction and mining sectors.
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Government to deliver huge push for infrastructure jobs in Australia
The Federal Government has partnered with state and territory governments across the country to deliver its recently announced $1.5 billion contribution towards new construction projects and road safety works in a bid to create more infrastructure jobs.
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South Gippsland and Wyndham to pilot Victoria’s quarry planning
The Victorian Government is encouraging residents in Wyndham and South Gippsland to provide feedback for its Strategic Extractive Resource Areas pilot project, as it aims to introduce new quarry sites without interrupting local infrastructure and communities.
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