Anne Urquhart, Chris Bowen and Rob Davies at the Railton site. Image: Chris Bowen MP/Facebook Cement Australia was one of the main beneficiaries of the latest round of Federal Government investment in improving its Railton facility in Tasmania. The $52 million funding will enable the company to upgrade its kiln to use alternative fuel …
Holcim are using Cat® 988K XE loaders at its Gosnell and Petrie quarry. Image: Holcim Australia Holcim Australia has become the first in the country to test the latest Caterpillar development of advanced high-efficiency electric drive systems. Under the arrangement, Holcim’s Gosnells quarry in Western Australia and Petrie Quarry in Queensland have received the …
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More funding has been announced for councils. Image: ABCDstock/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government’s new funding for South East Queensland councils has been welcomed by an aggregates advocacy body. The SEQ councils will be able to receive funding from a $100 million pool to fund critical infrastructure, future housing, disaster resilience and community projects. Under …
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MRC Tas chair Peter Gutwein speaking to media. Image: MRC Tasmania/Facebook Hazell Bros have backed a Tasmanian initiative to raise awareness and funds for the state’s migrant and refugee communities. The family- owned and operated Tasmanian company is supporting the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania’s The Walk, Step up Together event will provide support vehicles …
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The L110H and L120H from Volvo CE have been upgraded. Image: Volvo Construction Equipment After a decade as a mainstay in Volvo Construction Equipment’s wheel-loader line-up, the L110H and L120H have been upgraded. The L110H and L120H has been a popular pick for heavy industry operators with more than 13,000 units sold in the …
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New report on aggregate usage revealed. Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com New research from the Mineral Products Association has revealed that the usage of recycled construction aggregates has reached a record high in Britain. The new report from the Mineral Products Association, which represents the major aggregate firms in Britain, shows that the total volume of …
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Holcim hosted the groundbreaking ceremony at its state-of-the-art GO4ZERO plant. Image: Holcim Holcim has revealed its new state-of-the-art GO4ZERO plant, which is engineered to produce two million tons of net-zero cement per annum by 2029. The new facility, located in Obourg, Belgium, has a planned investment of over $500 million EUR which is in partnership …
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Boral is an Australian construction materials provider. Image: Boral Boral has been announced as the latest Australian company to receive the Australian Made Licensee designation to carry the famous green and gold logo. The agreement will see Boral carry the Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo across 17 of its packaged and dry mix. …
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Metso’s Lokotrack EC range brings a new diesel-electric power line to the aggregates market. Image: Metso The Lokotrack EC range from Metso delivers a new diesel-electric power line to the aggregates market. The range’s process functions are all electric, significantly reducing the use of hydraulic oil needed in crushing operations. All Lokotrack EC range units …
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Auckland’s sand supply is in the spotlight. Image: Maurizio De Mattei/stock.adobe.com Auckland is running out of sand. With a looming sand shortage, Quarry looks at how New Zealand is confronting the issue. The sands of time are slipping away from Auckland and the North Island, and New Zealand needs solutions to cover material shortfalls. According …
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