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Friendly competition as quarries turn to ‘super excavator’
It was going to be the ultimate in one-upmanship. The two largest quarries servicing the giant $NZD850 million ($AUD800 million) Transmission Gulley motorway project in Wellington, New Zealand – one of the most complex in the nation’s history – were each looking for a way to bring new efficiency to the job and win major business.
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Quarry-spec machines excel in shipping, rail loading
An ASX-listed bulk materials and logistics giant with expertise in mine and port solutions has in recent years enjoyed …
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Alex Fraser: A year in review
In 2019, Alex Fraser Group, one of Australia’s largest recycled aggregates producers, officially flicked the switch on two glass recycling and sustainable asphalt plants at its Laverton site. Damian Christie spoke to Peter Murphy about the site’s recycled aggregate operations on the first anniversary of the opening.
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Record numbers for 2020 Women in Industry event
The 2020 Women in Industry finalists have been announced, recognising the success of women in the resources and extractive industries and shining a light on these typically male-dominated fields.
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Quarry industry feedback carves out path to recovery
Up to 85 business leaders in the quarrying industry have outlined their plans for recovery as the sector experiences its first recession in almost three decades.
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Brady report on Queensland quarry fatalities explained
As part of an educational session for the quarrying industry, forensic structural engineer Dr Sean Brady has presented his recommendations on how the industry can reduce its fatality, serious accident and high potential incident rates.
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Boral enlists Adbri deputy as company CEO
In a major coup, Boral has appointed former Adbri deputy chairman Zlatko Todorcevski as the company’s new chief executive officer and managing director, as it looks to rectify its position in the market.
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Radar level transmitters lead the way
The use of VEGA's radar level transmitters has increased due to their ability to provide non-contact measurement.
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A modified version of the Trust Equation
Mike Cameron has previously discussed the Trust Equation, and how it plays a significant role in building an organisational culture of belief and confidence. He applies his own variation of the equation to Australian working conditions.
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Key account planning: Establishing the profile of an ‘ideal’ customer
Achieving new sales of your business product or service solutions requires care and finesse, especially in lean times. Mike Cameron explains what makes a ‘good’ customer and how producers can use that profile to achieve mutually beneficial ends.
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