Every rock in the nearest pit, quarry or road cut has an interesting story to tell, according to Bill Langer. Some rocks near the highway exit to his neighbourhood have a particularly interesting yarn …
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Embracing social media and new communications platforms
As Millennials are increasingly becoming the largest generation by population percentage globally, the use of social media and other communications technologies to engage them has never been more important. Clayton Hill reflects on how the IQA has used these platforms to date and why IQA members, regardless of age, should be taking advantage of them.
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Heavy-duty wheel loader a hit on the Aussie stage
Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) L260H is a two-pass loader that has been purpose-built for the toughest jobs, ensuring optimum performance, profitability and fuel efficiency.
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Robust impact crusher at heart of heavy-duty recycling plant
Crushing and screening plant manufacturer HAZEMAG has designed a fixed plant for one of the largest construction and demolition (C&D) material recycling plants in the world.
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Compact, powerful crusher innovation
The new ERC25-25 eccentric roll crusher features a flat, robust design.
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High frequency screening: from piles to profit
What are the product innovations that have generated a renewal of interest in high frequency screens?
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Gender equality progress mapped in new report
A new report challenges quarrying and mining employers to evaluate whether they are “leading, lagging or losing out” in workplace gender diversity progress.
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Council go-ahead for extraction after long-drawn battle
A controversial granite extraction licence has finally been granted to a Perth-based producer after a protracted, five-year process.
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Local parts company thrives in Australia – and beyond
In a period when Australian companies are either ceasing trading or falling upon hard times, it’s encouraging when local start-ups not only survive, but thrive.
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Snowy 2.0: Transitioning to a decarbonised economy
Snowy 2.0 is a pumped hydro expansion of the iconic Snowy Hydro Scheme that could power up to 500,000 homes through a new network of tunnels and power stations. Snowy Hydro’s Gordon Wymer spoke to Quarry about the scheme ahead of his presentation at CMIC 18.
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