Quarrying shares similarities with the electricity industry - and many of the same challenges, the first being to convince consumers of how integral it is to their lives. Damian Christie examines an inspirational publicity campaign that the quarry industry should not lightly dismiss.
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Supplier offers ?one-stop shop? for conveyor belts
Screening and crushing equipment supplier Lincom Group has evolved to incorporate conveyor belt maintenance into its quarry service offering.
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Tiny snail named after cement giant
A new species of snail found near a quarry has been named after the site’s operator – global cement giant Lafarge.
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State govt funds quarry?s new excavation technique
A sand quarry has received government funding to support its expansion and transition to an excavation technique that would significantly reduce its water use.
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Participatory ergonomics program prompts safety rethink
The IQA’s Central West sub-branch has recently collaborated with NSW Mine Safety on a program designed to reduce the number of musculoskeletal injuries in NSW quarries. Kylie Newton discusses the progress of the program in the first half of this year.
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State announces revamp to quarry assessment, registration process
The Queensland quarry assessment and registration system is undergoing significant changes, including the introduction of more robust compliance testing frequency and more frequent quarry assessment reporting. Clayton Hill explains what some of these changes will mean for the local industry.
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Milestones for Brisbane and the industry
As Brisbane hosts the Construction Materials Industry Conference this month, Damian Christie discusses the city's rich quarrying history, reflected in its architecture and character and Queensland's challenges of meeting aggregate supply and demand for the future.
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Workforce Capability: Avoiding the ?morning test?
A construction company has sought to address the skilled labour shortage by developing its own training and education programs for employees and apprentices. Alan Waldron explains why Hutchinson Builders chose its own unique approach to skilling its workers.
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Intelligent greasing system
Major Furnace has developed a self-contained intelligent greasing system for large jaw crushers.
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Brisbane the perfect stage for building productivity
Next month, the Australian construction materials industry will convene in Brisbane for the biennial Construction Materials Industry Conference – CMIC14.
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