The Australian Government is encouraging small businesses to buy big after announcing an extension to its instant asset write-off tax incentive on assets that are individually worth up to $150,000.
John Deere introduces fully integrated, mastless grade control motor graders
Global earthmoving giant John Deere has unveiled a series of integrated innovations in its latest generation motor graders.
Achieving precise accuracy with third party load scales
Over the past four years, Komatsu New Zealand’s product support and technical teams have been working with customers and suppliers to ensure Komatsu wheel loaders achieve high accuracy and consistent results when fitted with third party load scales.
No problem with the curve: Rail running conveyor solutions
Larger quarries are increasingly looking for economical solutions to transporting aggregates from the face to the crushing circuit. A proposed curved rail running conveyor may yet provide an alternative to conventional transport by dump trucks and off-road vehicles.
Caterpillar introduces cloud-based tech platform
Caterpillar’s MineStar Edge platform is designed to complement its growing range of digital technologies.
Quarry Supplier Directory 2020-21 – don’t miss out!
There is still time to register your business for the 2020-21 Quarry Supplier Directory, which closes in a few weeks.
Coronavirus protection: Tips for aggregates producers
Coronavirus has undoubtedly taken industries globally by surprise. However, as Kevin Garcia explains, well prepared teams in the aggregates industry, equipped with the right tools and precautions, can still succeed in this challenging, health-conscious environment. Read more
A holistic approach to tyre maintenance and service
Choosing the right tyre brand and pattern for quarry-spec machines can be the first step in ensuring optimum cost and operational management. After all, not all tyres are created equal.
Fully autonomous excavators ‘key to a new era’
A fleet of fully autonomous excavators have been launched in Queensland to dig pipeline trenches across the Surat Basin.
Boral Logistics invests in side tipper road trains
Boral Logistics has recently replaced its aged fleet of side tippers to distribute its quarry products throughout Western Queensland.