As part of a global launch, operators have viewed Komatsu’s latest generation of intelligent, “ultra-low” emission, fuel-efficient earthmoving machines. Damian Christie spoke to representatives about what Komatsu’s latest articulated and rigid haulers can offer the quarrying application.
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Could mobile conveying replace earthmoving equipment?
While load and haul fleets remain dominant in the quarrying application, a couple of international case studies suggest that mobile conveyors can be just as valuable in the transportation of aggregate from the face to the stockpile.
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Producer hails new era in recycling of glass fines
Alex Fraser Group, one of the largest recycled aggregates producers in Australia, has announced it is taking its glass recycling one step further by building an improved processing plant at its Laverton facility. Adam Somerscales discusses the company’s plans and vision.
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Recycler reports productivity, payback after screen changeout
A concrete recycler estimates its daily output has risen 10 per cent since replacing its blinded screens.
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How on-site innovations could attract the future workforce
The Australian construction sector appears set for a buoyant few years. Yet, according to a recent report, negative perceptions about the extractive industry could impede future growth and productivity. Carlos Gonzalez explains how industry innovation could overturn these perceptions.
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Pre-empting the challenges of the dual approvals process
In Victoria, and other jurisdictions around Australia, there is a dual approvals process that quarries must satisfy before they can begin works. Natasha Reifschneider explains how operators can pre-empt delays and mitigate the unnecessary duplication that can arise in council consent conditions.
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Site visit provides ?lava-type? thrill
A recent IQA tour allowed members to become acquainted with Weir Minerals’ foundry in Sydney.
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Disruption, supply dominate CMIC 18
From 19 to 21 September, CMIC 18 posed questions about the industry’s ability to deliver quality materials for future building demand – against a climate of rapid change and policy uncertainty.
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Blackhead Quarries: Improving plant flexibility, energy, efficiency and safety
A Kiwi extractive operator has, in collaboration with a multinational supplier and its distributor, upgraded mobile and fixed plant across its operations. Personnel at Blackhead Quarries explain why local expertise and supplies are critical to maintaining continuous production.
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Construction market trends: What does it mean for the quarrying, concrete and cement industries?
As eastern Australia enjoys an ‘infrastructure boom’, economist Adrian Hart discusses the capacity and capability challenges for the construction materials industry over the next five to 10 years.
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