There are new calls for the sustainability of global sand supplies as researchers take a holistic view of how humans use sand throughout the supply chain.
An invisible culprit is weakening our concrete, research finds
A team of researchers has found trace amounts of organic matter in concrete and asphalt can cause premature deterioration of the building materials.
Rare opportunity to acquire a Mudgee-based Dolomite and Limestone quarry
Well known to the quarrying industry, the highly regarded Mudgee-based Mudgee Dolomite & Lime (MDL) is up for sale for the first time in 26 years. Read more
Belgian monks protect beer from quarry expansion
A Belgian chalk quarry has been denied the chance to expand its footprint after a group of Trappist monks insisted doing so would risk contaminating the spring water they use in producing a rare beer.
Holcim provides raw materials for post-bushfire community projects
Holcim has continued strengthening its presence in local communities, providing building materials for projects serving disabled children and bushfire-affected areas.
A conscientious path to belt conveyor alignment
Conveyor belt alignment is a challenging prospect for many quarrying producers. As Cameron Portelli explains, it may be tempting to introduce a belt alignment device but there are many solutions for simpler root causes and tracking options that can be just as effective.
Quarry Supplier Directory 2021-22 – don’t miss out!
There is still time to register your business for the 2021-22 Quarry Supplier Directory, which closes in a few weeks.
CDE global conference upsizes in May
Sand processing equipment manufacturer CDE Global will hold its second virtual symposium in May, following the success of the inaugural event last October.
3D printed concrete could be the future of construction
Engineers from Brunel University in London have embarked on a three-year project to develop 3D-printed interlocking building blocks using recycled building waste materials.
Extracting ferrous metals with magnet range
As a dealer of mobile crushing, screening, recycling, and conveying equipment, it is little surprise that Tricon Equipment also has a range of conveyor magnets.