Geology Talk
VSI helps sand quarry become self-reliant
A revolutionary vertical shaft impact crusher has helped supply badly needed aggregates and cement products to Hawaii’s construction industry.Editor's Desk
Threatened plant creates additional hurdle for quarry
Despite receiving state government approval earlier this year, a quarry proposal will be required to undergo federal assessment due to the presence of a “vulnerable” plant species at its site.President’s Desk
Building productivity for future prosperity
On behalf of Cement Concrete Aggregates Australia (CCAA), it’s a great pleasure to welcome delegates to CMIC14, the fifth biennial Construction Materials Industry Conference and the fifth time the CCAA and the IQA have come together to create such an important opportunity to network and share knowledge across our industry.Geology, Geology Talk
A visit to the dentist
A recent visit to the dentist has made <b>Bill Langer</b> all excited about fluorspar – anything to avoid the pain of dental work!Geology Talk
Local government gets bonus from quarry owner
In Kansas, a quarry owner has offered the local government the use of his quarry in exchange for a tax write-off.Geology, Geology Talk
A taste of barite
When it comes to medications and preserving your health, there are always bitter pills to swallow, Bill Langer writes. This is especially so when they?re laced with barium sulfate.Geology Talk
Shire makes smooth transition to yellow gear
A delivery of two new Komatsu machines to Coonamble Shire in the New South Wales central west has delivered higher productivity, significantly lower fuel consumption and better operator acceptance compared with the machines they replaced.Editor's Desk
Time for business to get going again
With the federal election done and dusted and the focus of the new government now turning to infrastructure, <b>Damian Christie</b> urges quarry operators and suppliers to start investing for the future.Editor's Desk
Boral annual loss equals more cuts
After posting a $212 million annual loss for the year, Boral is finalising another round of restructuring with more job cuts.Editor's Desk
NSW equipment supplier expands south
<div>Semco Equipment Sales, which specialises in new and used construction, concrete mixing and earthmoving equipment, has opened a sales and service centre in Somerton, 21km north of the Melbourne CBD. </div><div><br></div>Geology Talk