Steve McCormack was working on his truck at Opotiki, on New Zealand?s North Island, when he slipped between the cab and trailer of his Read more
Bundaberg aggregate sets sail for LNG project
In a first for the Bundaberg Holcim quarry, the rock is being shipped out by barge.
The first load left Bundaberg Port on 12 May, Read more
Peak group to look at skills shortage and workforce planning
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME), Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and SkillsDMC have struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Read more
Hydrotek Steam Cleaner
This new 5000 psi diesel drive steam cleaner offers a high pressure solution for melting away grease and grime and enabling cleaning of big Read more
Submersible pumps prove their mettle in arduous conditions
A simple pump failure in a quarry can be costly, as production is stopped while a replacement is organised. However, there is now a low-cost back-up solution that can be deployed fast in an emergency. Read more
Screen media manufacturer innovates with custom solutions
A supplier of woven wire screens, poly and wire ripple screens, poly modular systems, rubber screens and modular systems, along with associated accessories, Locker has recently commissioned new weaving equipment at its Dandenong, Victoria facility.
Subcontinent producer pushes envelope with manufactured sand
River sand is a depleting resource across the globe and mining from the riverbed has been banned in many places. As an important raw material used in construction, there has been a dire need for an alternative to this ever-growing demand.
Has the evolution of washing entered a paradigm shift?
In the field of sand washing, major developments are few and far between. Some types of equipment actively used today were developed over a century ago, and many items are 50 years old. There are improvements over time, of course, in quality, tolerances, efficiencies, motors, bearings, wear parts, and so on. However, there are few transformative leaps in the actual washing process.
All-in-one washing plant advances case for manufactured sand
As manufactured sand grows on the Australian quarrying industry, so does demand for a plant specifically tailored to this application. Damian Christie spoke to Daniel Webber about how modular equipment is providing wet processing options for the driest of quarries.
Achieving savings through fines processing in the crushing circuit
As the quarrying industry experiments more with manufactured sand, so the focus falls on how to develop a process that maximises output while minimising energy and water consumption costs.