The New South Wales divisions of the IQA and Cement Concrete Aggregates Australia held the recent Quarries & Concrete Health and Safety Seminar, headlined by the NSW Resources Regulator’s Garvin Burns and HeidelbergCement’s Klaus Hormann.
Geologists bat for volcanic features as quarry begins remediation plans
A deteriorating wall in a 70-year-old quarry in south-western Victoria is currently the subject of some debate between the quarry owner and Victorian geologists. Read more
Quarry Supplier Directory 2021-22 – don’t miss out!
There is still time to register your business for the 2021-22 Quarry Supplier Directory, which closes in a few weeks.
OEM integrates CMS into online portal
Komatsu has integrated its Condition Monitoring Services (CMS) suite of oil analysis and other laboratory-based analysis, testing and evaluation services into its myKomatsu online customer portal.
Awards ambassador urges more women to seek recognition for effort
How PCM’s Women in Industry Awards recognise outstanding women from across the industrials sector – whether they work in quarrying, mining, road transport, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, bulk handling, waste management, rail and infrastructure.
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Why should you get your scales calibrated regularly?
An OEM of weighing systems explains why having accurate scales on earthmoving and conveying plant and equipment is vital to an aggregates business, especially when meeting obligations under chain of responsibility.
Orica enables blasting near sensitive structures
Orica has bolstered its blasting technology offering with the release of advanced vibration management (AVM) software.
Reliable detonator firing sequence
Austin Powder has launched the E*STAR electronic initiation system, which is designed for ease of use and safety in harsh conditions.
Asset longevity assured with Epiroc at the helm
With its comprehensive maintenance plans, Epiroc is assuring quarrying producers of minimal downtimes and maximum productivity.
Why quarrying fares well in inclusion, diversity stakes
With the national dialogue in the past few months having centred around the safety and respect of women in politics and beyond, Damian Christie discusses where he rates the quarrying industry in that mix – and he believes the industry has a a record in which it can be proud.