A Kiwi quarry operator who engineered a wetland filtration system to prevent run-off in his quarry polluting an adjacent world heritage conservation site has received the Institute of Quarrying’s most prestigious award.
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Submersible pumps prove their mettle in arduous conditions
A simple pump failure in a quarry can be costly, as production is stopped while a replacement is organised. However, there is now a low-cost back-up solution that can be deployed fast in an emergency.
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From coffee to concrete: Researchers offer a new solution
The construction materials industry could hold the key to reducing tonnes of landfill-destined coffee waste in Australia, according to a group of Melbourne engineering researchers.
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Registrations open for CMIC18: Building tomorrow’s Australia
Registrations for the biennial Construction Materials Industry Conference (CMIC18) have officially commenced, with this year’s program focusing on how the industry can capitalise on the latest infrastructure boom.
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Pumps, strainers for dewatering, oils disbursement
Australian Pump Industries (commonly known as Aussie Pumps), a supplier and manufacturer of pumps and high pressure cleaning equipment, has announced its distribution of two products that have applications in dewatering and oil disbursement.
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Terex – LC450
Automated technologies for quality blast outcomes
Orica’s Blast IQ system utilises efficient automated technologies to provide better visibility and manage blast quality control.
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Komatsu – BR380JG-1E0
Rehab options for quarry
A depleted 22ha Minnesota quarry that abuts a residential neighbourhood could have a future as a barramundi fish farm, an indoor produce farm or a pumped storage hydroelectric system.
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Modular plant with capacity of a large crushing station
The Terex MJ47 modular plant has been designed to meet the needs of a large capacity primary crushing station with minimal civil works, assembly time and cost – all very handy when you’re having to assemble it on a vertical incline.
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