Boral Limited has reached an agreement to sell its Indonesian construction materials business to Siam Cement Group for US$135 million ($A126 million).
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Global demand for aggregates, mining equipment grows
Both construction aggregates and mining equipment will show growth in the global economy until 2015, according to market research firm Freedonia.
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Guidelines on Quarry Rehabilitation published
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) publication ?Guidelines on Quarry Rehabilitation? has been released. It offers practical guidance on managing the impact of quarrying and provides direction on the principles of quarry rehabilitation.
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Quantima oil-free compressor
CompAir?s Quantima range has been expanded with the addition of the Q-70L model. With a minimum working pressure of just 3 bar(g), it is ideal for applications that require lower pressure oil-free compressed air.
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Testing continues for new Hyundai crawler excavator
Hyundai Construction Equipment Australia (HCEA) first spoke of its plan to launch its largest crawler excavator, the 120-tonne R1200-9 at the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition last September.
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Blackwater expands with new equipment
Blackwater Quarries & Concrete?s medium sized quarry has added a new arsenal of mobile equipment to its rapidly expanding operations.
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WorkSafe launches fall prevention guide
WorkSafe Victoria has released a new guide - Preventing falls from earthmoving equipment January 2012 - that focuses on falls during on-site inspection, maintenance and repairs.
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SAFET-BAKPAK
A new backpack from Secure Anchor allows its wearer to cart tools and documents while climbing.
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The case for conveyor-based haulage in the quarry industry
Loader operations are the bread and butter of most quarry operations worldwide. But economics ? along with environmental and fuel-saving benefits ? favour a move to conveyors for shifting materials from pit to point of sale. Doug Turnbull sets out the pros and cons.
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Holcim lauded for environmental performance
Holcim has been recognised for its environmental credentials, with the company picking up an Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award in Canada.
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