In a statement issued in late February, South Australian exploration company Minotaur Exploration expressed plans to divest the Lake Purdilla gypsum deposit discovered in Read more
Machine control system takes the guesswork out of drilling
From spray-painted markers to working on uneven surfaces, hitting an exact point from a location, depth and inclination perspective comes with its share of challenges.
The Read more
Contractor?s confidence boosted by new drill rigs
BAM Ritchies is a leading, award-winning geotechnical contractor that provides fully integrated ground engineering services throughout the UK and other parts Read more
Jaw crusher line updated for maintenance, longer wear life
Based on customer feedback and years of applications expertise, these improvements have been engineered to make everything from installation to maintenance a safer, simpler Read more
Six steps to improve cone crusher performance
A cone crusher is punished during every minute of operation. It squeezes a dense mass between heavy castings until the mass disintegrates. It impacts Read more
Hanson to rebrand Rocla quarries
Hanson Construction Materials completed its acquisition of Rocla Quarry Products from New Zealand-based company Fletcher Building at the end of January 2016 after gaining Read more
Boral profits plateau ahead of forecast growth
The building products manufacturer’s net profit after tax for the year ended 30 June 2016 was $256 million, slightly lower than the $257 million Read more
New material could improve road integrity
The research is being undertaken by students from Queensland’s University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Brisbane City Council, and the Australian arm of international Read more
Smart Quarrying: Living outside of time
[Episodic memory] allows us to imagine future episodes, make specific plans and compare different scenarios … Survival pressures brought about by changes in climate Read more
Quarry to more than triple in size
The Macedon Ranges Shire Council recently approved the proposed expansion of Fulton Hogan’s Tylden Quarry.
The operator lodged an application in November 2015 to extend Read more