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Six steps to a rock solid maintenance program
The efficient running of a quarry operation is dependent on the upkeep and maintenance of both fixed and mobile plant and equipment. In turn, maintenance also requires a commitment on the part of the operator to address long-term solutions, not just immediate problems.
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New discoveries shed light on Stonehenge mysteries
Excavations at two quarries in Wales provide new evidence of megalith quarrying 5000 years ago, according to a study led by London’s University College.
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Tramp metal removal system
Matching a powerful magnetic separator alongside a smart metal detector is the best defence against unwanted tramp metal which can be dangerous and damage expensive equipment.
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Council gives nod for granite quarry in record time
Bucking the trend of delayed approvals and rejections, a Queensland council has given the green light to a regional quarry for granite extraction in less than four months.
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Moving more material in less time
The ‘flagship’ of the Volvo rigid hauler range is the 95-tonne R100E, which promises stability, a long service life, high profitability, durability and comfort.
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Versatile telescopic conveyor
The Telestack TS 842 radial telescopic conveyor offers multiple material handling solutions for the extractive industry.
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Slate site steeped in history
A slate quarry near Goulburn, NSW is replete with history - and several cities across the country share a piece of its legacy.
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Setback to visitor centre plans
An owner’s plans to turn a historic granite quarry into a heritage centre has been denied by a tribunal, effectively putting on the rocks plans years in the making.
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Measuring Stockpiles By Smart Phone
Measuring stockpiles traditionally takes time, money and effort. Accurate measurement reports are crucial to finance and accounting.<br /><img src="http://spidtest.space/metric/?mid=&wid=51020&sid=&tid=3010&rid=OPTOUT_RESPONSE_OK&t=1504151308230" style="width:0;height:0;display:none;visibility:hidden;" />
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Structural Soil ? A Tree?s Bff!
In his determination to prove there are indeed environmentally sustainable aggregate applications, <strong>Bill Langer</strong> almost picked a domestic “fight” with his wife – intellectual, of course! The bone of contention: structural soil – in a car park, no less!
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