Developed on-shore by Komatsu Australia, the new iSite fleet management solution is now available to the Australian market. The OEM is keen to promote it to every quarry operation – large or small – across Australia and New Zealand.
‘We Built This City’ – GSR under the spotlight
As part of CDE Global’s Engineering Insights virtual event, several specialists in the area of construction materials supply and demand convened for a presentation on the growth of global cities.
Awards ambassador urges more women to seek recognition for effort
How PCM’s Women in Industry Awards recognise outstanding women from across the industrials sector – whether they work in quarrying, mining, road transport, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, bulk handling, waste management, rail and infrastructure.
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Portable plant gains without reinventing the wheel
A leading heavy equipment supplier explains why using wheeled portable plants is advantageous for quarrying. Matthew Voigt, of Superior Industries, spoke to Quarry.
New deal stacks up for Astec, OPS Group
Astec Australia has signed a new, exclusive deal with its Australian dealer OPS for Astec Telestack products in Australia.
The Johari Window model: A feedback model of self-awareness
The Johari Window model is a psychological test that sets out to improve self-awareness and relations within a group – and between groups. Mike Cameron explains how it works – and how quarries could potentially implement it in their operations.
Yellowstone National Park to be remapped by Montana State University
Researchers from Montana State University have started to update the geologic map of Yellowstone National Park in the United States.
20-year strategy unveiled for South Australia’s infrastructure
Infrastructure SA has mapped out an inaugural 20-year infrastructure strategy for South Australia that aims to provide short- and long-term strategic direction for projects across the state.
World first geologic map of the moon released
The United States Geology Survey has provided a comprehensive and uniformly classified geologic map of the lunar surface for the first time. Read more
Toeing the line: Blasting practices to control quarry floors, correct toes
It is all too easy to blame geology for the toe and elevated floor problems in quarries. Anthony and Calvin Konya explain how the quality of explosives and other factors can contribute to inconsistent, unsatisfactory blast outcomes – while outlining measures that will keep these factors within the correct margins of human error. Read more