Q&A with New IQA Chief Executive Officer Jane Schmitt

Jane Schmitt is the new IQA chief executive officer. Image: IQA New IQA Chief Executive Officer Jane Schmitt sat down with Quarry to discuss her vision for the institute. The Institute of Quarrying Australia recently appointed Jane Schmitt as its new chief executive officer. She spoke with Quarry about her career so far, plans for …

How Lincom tailors training for success

Lincom CEO Stephen Watterson cuts the ribbon to the new training facility. Image: Lincom Group The Lincom Group has unveiled a new technical institute. Quarry learns how the new facilities will be key to the company’s ongoing support to customers. Clyve Evans, national technical support manager at the Lincom Group, has been on a mission …

Volvo CE: Pioneering sustainable construction practices

CJD Equipment collaborates with customers to calculate the expected operating time. Image: CJD Equipment Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled its first zero-emission machines to the Australian market.  In a strategic move towards sustainable and efficient equipment solutions, CJD Equipment has expanded its range of electric machines to align with growing demand for sustainable …

Be seen in Quarry at the IQA Innovate And Create 2024 Conference

Image: meryll/stock.adobe.com The IQA Innovate And Create 2024 Conference is shaping up to be one of most highly anticipated events in the extractive sector, and Quarry Magazine will be there to cover everything. Whether you are attending, exhibiting or just want to be seen in the biggest editions of the year, make sure you reserve …

Designed to deliver, built to last

The head and chamber design ensures the cone crusher can process feed without bridging. The head and chamber design ensures the cone crusher can process feed without bridging. Image: Terex Quarry finds out how Cedarapids’ cone crusher series, which is built to last, has become a trusted brand in aggregate production. With over a century …

‘Tremendous opportunity’: John Deere delivers technology innovation

John Deere has a new agreement. Image: John Deere John Deere has revealed a new partnership with a leading technology company to bolster its offering for quarry customers. Technology is the way of the future in the quarrying industry. Companies are increasingly investing in research and development in their technology, offering technology-based services and services …

Australia Drilling Attachments: Expertise to depend on

Quarry Mining has been working within the quarrying sectors for 40 years. Image: Quarry Mining Australia Drilling Attachments (ADA) has a wealth of experience supporting it to provide customers with the perfect drilling attachment. Field knowledge is key to being successful within the drilling industry and vital in informing fit for purpose product and machinery …

‘Incredibly motivating’: SSAB appoint new Oxelösund site manager

Karin Palmqvist has been appointed as SSAB’s site and production manager at Oxelösund. Image: SSAB SSAB has announced a key appointment for its Oxelösund site to lead its fossil-free product transformation.   Karin Palmqvist has been appointed SSAB’s site and production manager Oxelösund. Palmqvist replaces interim manager Johnny Sjöström, who will focus entirely on his …

What you need to know about the 2024 IQA Conference

The conference will be held in Adelaide in October. Image: Lukas/stock.adobe.com The Institute Quarrying of Australia is bringing its national conference to Adelaide later this year. Quarry examines all the key information about the major event.   The conference will be held from October 15-17 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, with industry figures from across …

‘Big benefits’ as Victorian quarry approvals ‘improving’

Victorian Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio visited Boral’s Montrose Quarry. Image: CCAA The Victorian Government has touted the achievements of its Approvals Coordination unit in getting more approvals for new quarries.   The Resources Victoria Approvals Coordination (RVAC) has also received support from Cement Concrete & Aggregate Australia who  According to the state government, the Earth …