Heidelberg Materials Australia has struck a major deal to expand. Image: Heidelberg Materials Heidelberg Materials Australia has struck a landmark deal with Maas Group Holdings as it continues to shape its business down under. Heidelberg Materials Australia (HMA) is set to acquire the construction materials assets of Maas Group Holdings. The agreement, reflecting a total enterprise …

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Theo Venter (centre) is set to speak at the IQA’s national conference later this year. Image: Theo Venter Theo Venter will present his inspiring keynote speech at the IQA’s 2026 National Conference on the Gold Coast, 6-8 October. Theo Venter always believed he’d speak to crowds one day. Growing up in South Africa, he secretly …

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Onetrak has support from Anaconda’s factories. Image: Onetrak Onetrak is helping quarries undertake new campaigns and projects to provide a complete solution for different applications. Purchasing any heavy machinery is a serious investment, one that quarries might not be able to afford. This can be especially true for short-term projects, where extra capacity is needed, …

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The construction sector contributes to the circular economy. Image: Michael Evans/stock.adobe.com Industry stakeholders have weighed in after the Productivity Commission released its final report on the opportunities in Australia’s circular economy. As regulations shift and virgin materials become harder to access, recycled materials have taken on a larger role within the sector. The topic has …

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Image: WAMGROUP In the harsh operating conditions of quarrying and mining, dust is not merely an inconvenience but a critical issue affecting workforce health, productivity, and environmental compliance. Effective dust control therefore requires more than a single piece of equipment: it demands an integrated system capable of capturing, filtering and conditioning particulate at every stage …

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Image: stock.adobe.com/adrianad The Queensland Government has declared the Sugarbag Hill Ultra High Purity Quartz Sand Project a prescribed development, enabling a streamlined approvals pathway for the proposed quarry and processing operations in North Queensland. The $515 million project includes a quarry at Sugarbag Hill, about 17km from Forsayth, alongside pre-processing at Mount Garnett and further …

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Kotobuki Engineering & Manufacturing president Shoji Okuhara (left) and Kayasand chair Chris Sattler (right) sign the licensing agreement. Image: Kayasand Kayasand has secured the rights to manufacture advanced sand processing technology for Australia and New Zealand. When Japan banned all dredging other than what is needed to keep shipping routes clear, the lack of sand …

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Kevin Savory is an experienced executive in the construction materials sector. Image: Pacific Lime and Cement Pacific Lime and Cement’s new chief executive officer of its cement division Kevin Savory is excited about the challenge of growing the domestic supplier in the local market. When it comes to construction materials, Kevin Savory has seen it …

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Zubayr Colley. Image: IQA Zubayr Colley has developed into a team leader at Benedict Industries as part of an exciting journey in the quarrying sector. Before finding his place in the quarry sector, Zubayr Colley tried his hand at a bit of everything -construction, retail, and truck driving. Nothing quite felt right until, about seven …

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Expo brings together various relevant industries, all under the same roof. Image: Prime Creative Media With an expanded floorplan, conference program, and strong early interest, PNG Expo 2026 is already shaping up to be a must-attend event. With quarrying and construction materials playing a growing role in Papua New Guinea’s infrastructure expansion, the PNG Industrial …

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