Geology, Geology Talk, International News
‘The National Stone’: Why Indiana Limestone is so important
Indiana Limestone is popular with Americans but may not have international acclaim. See why the ‘National Stone’ is essential to …
Features, Geology Talk
A glimpse into the creation of stone technology
The shores of Kenya’s Lake Victoria have provided researchers with a glimpse into the past, uncovering some of the oldest …
Editor's Desk, Features, President’s Desk
A new deputy in town
New IQA Deputy President Sarah Bellman sat down with Quarry to discuss her new role and what she sees in …
Geology Talk, News
Fossil site provides insight into ancient Australian rainforests
Though Australia is typically regarded as a dry and hot country, millions of years ago it was covered in rainforests. …
Features, Geology Talk
Concretions: Inexplicable spherical rocks
Though concretions are almost perfectly smooth and round, these rock formations are in fact completely naturally occurring.
Features, Geology Talk
Evidence of Roman invasion unearthed at Scottish quarry
A recent archaeological dig at a quarry in Scotland found evidence of a potential Roman battle on a former ironworking …
Environmental News, Geology Talk, News
The mystery of king herod’s bathtubs
Herod “the Great” was a Jewish Roman king that ruled Judea in the second half of the first century BC.
Features, Geology Talk
Quarrying: an 13,000 year old art
While modern quarrying is a hot topic, University of Wyoming researchers and Wyoming’s state archaeologist have looked 13,000 years into …
Geology, Geology Talk, Industry News, News, Sand Processing
Is ore-sand the answer to sand shortage?
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.
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Queenslanders to vote on fossil emblem
Queenslanders have been given the chance to pick their favourite fossil to add to Queensland’s nine official emblems.
Geology, Geology Talk, News