Adbri and Cockburn Cement have announced a $199 million investment to overhaul its Kwinana cement operation with a modern state of the art facility.
Adbri targets local lime production plant
Cement and lime producer Adbri is seeking to open a lime production plant in a regional part of Western Australia.
Optimising concrete with recycled sand, aggregates
Virgin sand and aggregates have long been touted for their strength and quality over recycled aggregates. However, as Eunan Kelly explains, the quality and structural integrity of recycled sand and aggregates is now as good – if not better – than the originals.
Process controller plants seeds for digital transformation
A plant solution dubbed the “modern distributed control system” has been developed to enhance the process control and digital transformation of cement plants.
Wodonga quarry opens door to flexibility with washing circuit
During COVID-19, quarrying has proven its worth as an essential sector. On the Victorian border, activity has been especially high at Barro Wodonga Quarries, where the set-up of an integrated crushing and washing plant has defied the uncertainty of the pandemic. Damian Christie reports.
Feeder stacker boosts efficient stockpiling for projects on the move
McCloskey’s new feeder stacker offers enhanced manoeuvrability through its innovative design.
NSW launches taskforce to boost construction materials manufacturing
A new Manufacturing Renewables Taskforce aims to drive the use of New South Wales materials and support local manufacturers.
Belt cleaning: just deal with it
Why expend any time or effort into cleaning the conveyor belt when it’s only going to become dirty again? As Bradley Owen of Kinder Australia explains, producers that pay close attention to the belt will be able to employ a range of belt cleaning solutions that are cost-effective and enhance the belt’s efficiency.
Strategic ‘on the ground’ efficiency via conveyors assists leading frac sand producer
A North American frac sand producer has achieved significant savings in its bulk handling operations by turning to mobile, stackable conveyors over traditional loading and transport systems.
Mobile jaw proves its mettle in Victorian metro quarry project
A reputable mobile jaw crusher has been incorporated in a local quarry business to help deliver the Mordialloc Freeway project in Victoria.