Latest Quarry News

The Victorian Budget 2022/23 has announced that $2 million will be set aside to streamline minerals and extractives regulation

Earth Resources Regulator release draft quarries’ code of practice

The Victorian quarry industry is being sought out for feedback on a new draft code of practice by the Earth …
Komatsu

How Komatsu turned into an employer of choice

Komatsu Australia has won a number of awards for its HR focus and the positive experience its people enjoy at …
The Victorian Budget 2022/23 has announced that $2 million will be set aside to streamline minerals and extractives regulation

Earth Resources Regulator release draft quarries’ code of practice

The Victorian quarry industry is being sought out for feedback on a new draft code of practice by the Earth …
Asian Games stadium

Asian Games: Quarry set to be showcased on international stage

An abandoned quarry is set to feature in one of the world’s largest continental games with some of sport’s biggest …
John deere

John Deere expands board of directors

John Deere has expanded its board of directors with a new addition to help bolster the company’s technology-backed plans.  

Retired Queensland quarry workers offered free health checks

Retired and former quarry workers in Queensland are being offered free lung checks as part of an ongoing initiative.  

Pikeview Quarry could become mountain biking oasis

Details have emerged about the stunning transformation of Colorado Springs’ historic Pikeview Quarry into a potential mountain bike paradise.  

Features

Magotteaux knows that any difference it can make to reduce the overall running cost of a quarry will have a positive impact on the bottom line. That’s why its impactor wear parts are designed with the customer in mind.

Magotteaux makes an impact

Magotteaux knows that any difference it can make to reduce the overall running cost of a quarry will have a …

Precisionscreen’s wheeled conveyors bring flexibility to quarries

Precisionscreen’s SM1290 and SM12120 wheeled conveyors are helping to optimise quarry operations.

BOA Hydraulics introduces the BOApod

A new, mobile, all-terrain maintenance pod from BOA Hydraulics is helping quarries maintain vital hydraulic hoses.
Maxam

Ecklin South quarry upgrade set to reduce landfill

A long-time Ecklin South quarry is set to be upgraded with a new facility which will help reduce landfill in …

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Lokotrack LT120: The Next Level of Crushing

Lokotrack LT120
Lokotrack LT120 is the latest and most advanced of Metso’s track-mounted jaw crusher plants. This robust new solution for mobile …

Reinforced Concrete boosts Byron Bay

reinforced concrete
Reinforced concrete has been used to help rebuild three key bridges in Byron Bay. 

CJD Equipment expands product portfolio with Volvo

The 50t Volvo EC530E crawler excavator has landed in the local market, with Australian construction equipment and trucks distributor CJD …

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Empire Quarry

‘The National Stone’: Why Indiana Limestone is so important

Indiana Limestone is popular with Americans but may not have international acclaim. See why the ‘National Stone’ is essential to …
Geology Talk

A glimpse into the creation of stone technology

The shores of Kenya’s Lake Victoria have provided researchers with a glimpse into the past, uncovering some of the oldest …
Deputy

A new deputy in town

New IQA Deputy President Sarah Bellman sat down with Quarry to discuss her new role and what she sees in …
fossil

Fossil site provides insight into ancient Australian rainforests

Though Australia is typically regarded as a dry and hot country, millions of years ago it was covered in rainforests. …

Education

Plans for Brisbane quarries to ‘transform’ green space

Two Brisbane quarries have been proposed for rehabilitation under plans to open up more public space in the coming years.  
RSHQ

RSHQ reports safety risk for explosive processing units

A mobile processing unit – designed to manufacture and blend Class 1 explosive material – has been found to have …
Astec

Astec prioritises customers

David Smale, Astec Australia’s Regional Managing Director of the Australia Pacific region, shares insights on what the quarrying industry has …
future leaders

Komatsu pioneers innovation hub for young future leaders

As part of the ongoing relationship Komatsu maintains with the Clontarf Foundation, Komatsu has showcased a newly built Komatsu Innovation …
lubrication

An intelligent lubrication system combines predictive maintenance with lubrication automation

As industries move into the future, reliable and intelligent lubrication solutions are a must to get the uptime in which …