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Reducing emissions, improving quarry sustainability

Sustainability improvement is no longer an option for any aggregates company - it is more a case of when, not if, these initiatives are wholeheartedly embraced by the industry. Steve Franklin, principal of Cement & Aggregate Consulting, explains.
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Making concrete while the sun shines: Holcim powers Humes

Holcim subsidiary, Humes, has confirmed ten of its sites across Australia will benefit from solar power systems by the end of March to produce more sustainable concrete.
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Henry Ballard25/01/2022, 1:16 pm04/03/2022 Comments Off 545

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Metso Outotec scores a century of service

Metso Outotec has secured more than 100 life cycle services (LCS) agreements during 2021, covering process support and optimisation, sustainable wears, spares, and service solutions.
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Henry Ballard09/12/2021, 11:37 pm10/12/2021 Comments Off 450

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Rokbak leans into sustainable manufacturing

Rokbak has been a big advocate for sustainable operations, as highlighted by managing director Paul Douglas at National Manufacturing Institute Scotland’s (NMIS) ‘Manufacturing a Net-Zero Future’ conference.
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Henry Ballard03/12/2021, 1:59 pm03/12/2021 Comments Off 482

Shareholders for global building materials manufacturer Holcim have approved the company’s first Climate Report.

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Holcim smashes sustainable goals, sets sights on 2025

Holcim has furthered its sustainability goals to 2025 with a new strategy, following the accomplishment of “Strategy 2022” a whole year in advance.
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Henry Ballard26/11/2021, 1:23 pm11/01/2022 Comments Off 604

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Orica commits to clean collaboration in Queensland

Orica has signed a Statement of Cooperation with the Queensland government to endorse and collaborate on clean energy technology in the mining, quarrying, manufacturing and construction industries.
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Henry Ballard26/11/2021, 9:14 am26/11/2021 Comments Off 513

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Volvo unveils latest model in moves towards autonomous vehicles

Volvo has developed an autonomous electric wheel loader and a hauler, the latter tested in a Swiss Holcim limestone quarry.
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Henry Ballard05/11/2021, 1:26 pm05/11/2021 Comments Off 570

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Holcim recognises ‘essential role in society’s progress’

Holcim has honed its focus on its social impact with a new strategy to uplift vulnerable communities with housing and safe work standards.
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Henry Ballard28/10/2021, 12:44 pm02/12/2021 Comments Off 472

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Wagners’ ‘world first’ shows shotcrete strengths

Wagners has released its Earth Friendly Shotcrete (EFS) in a pioneering step for zero-carbon concrete with applications including ground stabilisation, tunnel linings and pools.
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Henry Ballard08/10/2021, 1:53 pm11/10/2021 Comments Off 672

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Holcim gets greener with ambitious global targets

Holcim, a global leader in sustainable building solutions, has set a target to become a nature-positive business through restorative measures in biodiversity and water management.
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Henry Ballard10/09/2021, 1:04 am28/10/2021 Comments Off 746

sustainability

Reducing emissions, improving quarry sustainability

Making concrete while the sun shines: Holcim powers Humes

Metso Outotec scores a century of service

Rokbak leans into sustainable manufacturing

Holcim smashes sustainable goals, sets sights on 2025

Orica commits to clean collaboration in Queensland

Volvo unveils latest model in moves towards autonomous vehicles

Wagners’ ‘world first’ shows shotcrete strengths

Holcim gets greener with ambitious global targets

Boral rallies shareholders to reject Seven Group Offer

Long-term lease opportunity in southeast Queensland sand quarry

Battery-powered screen joins decarbonisation challenge

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