Ensuring the safety of all on-site workers is crucial and a variety of safety systems and methods is used by sites throughout Australia.

Using machine safety solutions to keep workers safe

Safety is a massive priority in the quarrying sector, and justifiably so. Ensuring that all on-site workers get home at the end of the day is critical, and there are a variety of safety systems and methods used by sites throughout Australia. Read More

Fostering stronger, collaborative relationships between OEMs, producers

  Grayden Leaver is the Director of Sales & Marketing at CJD Equipment, the Australian dealer for Volvo Construction Equipment. He contends that strong dealer relationships with quarry producers will be as vital to the industry’s success as new technologies. Read More

Smarter drilling practices, automation key to blasting

Craig Marsh is the Business Line Manager for Epiroc’s Surface Division. He talks about ongoing innovation and automation in Epiroc’s fleet of smart surface drill rigs which are replacing more manual-style rigs.
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Undertaking resource optimisation in your quarry

  Pit optimisation studies are useful for not only identifying a given resource, but insight into the best sequences for extraction. Jackie Gauntlett explains some of the processes necessary to derive the most value from the resource and also make significant savings in time and investment. Read More