Or why the Australian extractive industry shouldn’t rely on Father Christmas this – or any other – year! A past IQA president pontificates.
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Easily integrated mobile jaw plant
It is a roadworthy mobile plant featuring a 2.4m x 1.2m Rocktec Avalanche heavy duty, double deck screen. It also includes a 900mm primary Read more
Supplier collaborates on accreditation program for operators
Formal national accreditation for machinery operators will help enhance skills and maximise employment prospects, according to Phil Withell from JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA).
The Read more
Suppliers gear up for new CMIC initiative
This year, the Construction Materials Industry Conference (CMIC) technical speaker program will be preceded by a new initiative – an exhibition open day, which Read more
Reductions lead Cat back into the black
The company has reported revenues of $US65.8 billion, an increase of 10 per cent from $60.1 billion in 2011.
Its profit was $US5.6 billion, Read more
Seeking higher returns from screen maintenance
Inefficient screening and poorly maintained screens can affect the success of any operation and its costs, no matter how much material is produced per Read more
Powerstar tipper well placed for quarry work
Mated with the Eaton Roadranger transmission, the truck provides comfortable low speed driving and manoeuvring essential for work in quarries.
There is a choice of Read more
iTrack Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
The system also provides live tracking of the vehicle location and status.
It has been specifically designed to withstand the harsh and demanding operating environments Read more
Innovation to prevent fuel theft
The major theft of fuel from a fuel tank consists of skimming or low-volume fuel theft that can go unnoticed by fleet operators or Read more
Home starts wherever the quarry is
In March, I attended ConExpo-ConAgg in Las Vegas, an extravagant city that itself defies belief. I?ll report on the trade show next month but Read more