Researchers from Queensland and Geneva have used samples from one of Vale’s largest iron ore sites to repurpose mineral waste while alleviating the global sand crisis.
Taking the weight off quarrying shoulders
Tecweigh, a Melbourne-based manufacturer of weighing solutions, is providing accuracy and reassurance to its quarrying customers with a range of weigh belt feeders.
Terex slaps on new coat of paint in MDS rebrand
Terex has rebranded its recently acquired brand of trommels, apron feeders and conveyors – MDS – as it expands the company’s facilities and product range.
A long reach excavation service – with quarrying in the blood
Long reach excavation work is associated largely with dredging and bulk earthworks. An excavation service proprietor tells Quarry how his family’s background and expertise in the extractive industries has enabled their business to implement long reach excavation techniques in the quarrying application.
Adbri secures future in SA with OZ Minerals
Adbri has extended its supply of cementitious materials to OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena copper mine in South Australia with a $10 million contract.
Footpath stands in the way of silica sand expansion
The expansion of an established silica sand quarry, 150 kilometres north of London, England, has upset a local council over the temporary removal of two footpaths.
Silica sands get the go-ahead, survey says
VRX Silica has completed archaeological and ethnographic surveys at its Arrow Smith silica sands projects in Western Australia to finalise Aboriginal heritage approvals.
Funeral service details announced for Lincom great
Lincom Group has shared the details of the funeral service for company founder Robert “Roy” Watterson, which will be livestreamed around Australia.
Sand business preps for modern, innovative circuit
A third generation family business with expertise in sand processing has signed off on a major order with a multinational OEM – and now is eagerly waiting for the project to come to fruition in 2022. PF Formation’s Luke Graham and CDE’s Jason Hartmann spoke to Quarry.
Washing plant hails start of friable sand business
A greenfield sand operation is set to meet the high demands of the Greater Sydney market after the launch of a bespoke washing circuit.