VRX Silica has forecast that silica sand’s price will rise In line with demand and supply constraints from depletion and environmental restrictions on dredging across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
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Wodonga quarry opens door to flexibility with washing circuit
During COVID-19, quarrying has proven its worth as an essential sector. On the Victorian border, activity has been especially high at Barro Wodonga Quarries, where the set-up of an integrated crushing and washing plant has defied the uncertainty of the pandemic. Damian Christie reports.
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Breakthrough for WA producer in Asian sand market
A newly established Western Australian quarry business has become the first of its kind to export construction aggregates to Singapore. Nickolas Zakharia spoke to Australasian Sands International director Steven Della Bona about the prospects of the young company.
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Belt cleaning: just deal with it
Why expend any time or effort into cleaning the conveyor belt when it’s only going to become dirty again? As Bradley Owen of Kinder Australia explains, producers that pay close attention to the belt will be able to employ a range of belt cleaning solutions that are cost-effective and enhance the belt’s efficiency.
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Strategic ‘on the ground’ efficiency via conveyors assists leading frac sand producer
A North American frac sand producer has achieved significant savings in its bulk handling operations by turning to mobile, stackable conveyors over traditional loading and transport systems.
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Mobile jaw proves its mettle in Victorian metro quarry project
A reputable mobile jaw crusher has been incorporated in a local quarry business to help deliver the Mordialloc Freeway project in Victoria.
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Boral receives approval for Dunmore Sand and Soil operations expansion
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved Boral’s application to extract 1.35 million tonnes of sand at its Dunmore Sand and Soil operations from the two proposed pits.
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VRX Silica locks in silica sand mining leases
VRX Silica has been granted mining leases for its Arrowsmith North and Arrowsmith Central silica sand projects in Western Australia.
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Jersey sand quarry to close in 2023
The St Ouen sand quarry on the island of St Helier, Jersey will not have its permit renewed beyond 2023, with the Ports of jersey expecting freight at the St Helier harbour to improve.
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Boral aims to expand Dunmore sand mine
Boral’s request to expand its Dunmore sand mine now sits on the lap of the NSW Independent Planning Commission, following an online public hearing in late October.
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