When New Zealand contractor Fulton Hogan was awarded a contract to remediate a steep, unstable rock face overlooking the Port of Otago, it faced a number of challenges to deliver the project safely, within a tight budget, and in a highly visible location.
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Industry leaders rally to decarbonise mining
South32, OZ Minerals and IGO are among the mining companies that have initiated the Electric Mine Consortium to reduce scope one and two carbon emissions in mining operations.
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SA safety authority redefines mine managers regulations
SafeWork South Australia has announced that effective from 2021, additional mine manager competency requirements now apply for quarry professionals.
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Global quarrying exhibition to be held online
The QMJ Group will deliver its annual Hillhead quarrying exhibition digitally from 9-10 March 2021.
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Assisting industry’s heroes in the pursuit of safety
Anthony Beasley is an expert with nearly two decades in the development of heavy industry risk and safety management programs. He talks to Quarry about the supervision and safety responsibilities of members of Australia’s quarrying sector.
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Regulator revises Tier 2 quarry manager requirements
The NSW Resources Regulator has updated its requirements for Tier 2 quarry manager certificates.
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Oxbotica to launch autonomous vehicle software
Oxbotica has announced it will accelerate its worldwide deployment of autonomous software for heavy industries after being backed by a suite of global investors.
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The Johari Window model: A feedback model of self-awareness
The Johari Window model is a psychological test that sets out to improve self-awareness and relations within a group – and between groups. Mike Cameron explains how it works – and how quarries could potentially implement it in their operations.
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SA safety authority launches variations to mine managers regulations
SafeWork South Australia has announced that effective from 2021, it will introduce additional mine manager competency requirements for quarry professionals.
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Slate quarry strike reaches 120-year anniversary
The Great Penrhyn Strike at the Penrhyn Quarry in the town of Bethesda, Wales lasted three years from 22 November, 1900, with a new tour retelling the story of what occurred.
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