A Western Australian site has taken safety to a new level through an innovative, inexpensive program that earned it one of the IQA’s highest honours. Keith Noyahr spoke to Boral’s Andrew Hales about Orange Grove Quarry’s RESET program.
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Loaders add extra power, efficiency to gravel pit
A sand and gravel operation enjoys the benefits of the latest wheel loader technology.
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Production rates on night shift driven by bright green thinking
Under the guidance of IQA member Stephen Raines, Hanson’s Kulnura Quarry has developed a solution to improving its loadout practices in dim light and at night. Raines discusses the impact a laser module has had on the quarry’s productivity and its implications for earthmoving equipment.
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Federal budget promises boost to infrastructure
The Federal Budget’s allocation of $75 billion towards construction and infrastructure has been welcomed by industry, with the Government recommitting to several long term projects.
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Komatsu acquires Joy Global, expands mining business
Following a 2016 agreement to purchase Joy Global for USD$3.7 billion (AUD$4.9 billion), Komatsu has completed its acquisition of the multinational extractive equipment company.
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Assessing the ?value at risk? of a quarry operation
When it comes to determining the net present value of a quarrying operation, it is recommended that valuers use an appropriate risk analysis tool. Shaun Berry and Darren Herdman explain why the Monte Carlo simulation model is highly recommended.
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On-board scales take the load off weight problems
Two quarry managers have shared their experiences of using loader scales and how it has proved a simple but vital technology to increase load accuracy, save time and track material.
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Unique lining system
The K-Superline polyutherane lining system is a unique urethane wear liner, engineered to meet the demands of application-specific materials.
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Global supplier unveils excavator-mounted drill attachment
Surface mining equipment supplier Joy Global has begun 2017 with the introduction of the new Montabert CPA 295 rock drill attachment for the construction and mining markets.
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Name change for water-based storage project
A New South Wales quarry turned water storage project has been renamed to reflect its Aboriginal heritage.
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