Boral is an Australian construction materials provider. Image: Boral Boral has recommended that shareholders reject Seven Group Holdings’ takeover offer after an independent assessment found it “neither fair nor reasonable” and undervalues the construction material provider.  Last month, SGH launched a billion-dollar bid for the remaining Boral shares which it doesn’t own in its majority …

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The completed section of road on Raymond Terrace. Image: Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison Bio-bitumen is being used as part of a trial in New South Wales to create a more environmentally friendly road network in the state.   Bio-bitumen, known as ECO5, uses repurposed material including recycled crushed glass, asphalt and …

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Quarry sand is key to an Adelaide beach protection plan. Image: Environment SA Quarry sand is key to the ongoing management plan for the preservation of Adelaide beaches to combat further erosion.   It has been confirmed 50,000 cubic metres of quarry sand will be delievred to Adelaide’s West Beach which is in addition to the …

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Institute of Quarrying president Viv Russell. Image: Institute of Quarrying Institute of Quarrying president Viv Russell has highlighted the impact of collaboration and partnership within quarrying to create a better workplace.  Russell highlighted Katherine Evans, who runs the Bold as Brass group and has done exemplary work in advertising the need for further work in …

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Fire ants can be found in quarry products. Image: NatalieJean/stock.adobe.com The quarrying industry has been engaged as a key stakeholder in helping prevent the spread of red imported fire ants across Australia.  Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia recently hosted Queensland members of the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.   The group toured Beenleigh Quarry and …

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The NT Government has awarded a $100 million contract. Image: NT Government The Northern Territory Government has revealed the five contractors that will claim the $100 million panel contract for the region’s roadworks over the next five years.   Downer EDI Works, Boral Asphalt NT, F & J Bitumen Services, NT Bitumen and Asphalt, Top …

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Heidelberg Materials are involved in a new hydrogen project. Image: Heidelberg Materials/Aleksej Keksel Ammonia may be more commonly known for its use in fertilisers but a new research project involving Heidelberg Materials suggests it could be the key to helping decarbonise the cement industry.   Cranfield University researchers are working with Stopford and Heidelberg Materials …

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Chepstow Plant International, Bell Equipment UK, xtonomy and Sibelco Equipment collaborated on the project. Image: Chepstow Plant International Ltd The first-ever fully autonomous articulated dumptruck has been launched in the United Kingdom, a landmark move for the quarrying industry’s future.   The official launch was held at a china clay quarry in Devon as Chepstow …

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Image: Motion Australia When a quarry customer was experiencing repeated bearing failures with their crusher, they contacted Motion experts for support. What unraveled was more than replacing bearings, but a reverse engineering sealing solution that has proven priceless for the operator in terms of equipment costs and downtime. “We discovered and pointed out to the …

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A leading aggregates association has called on the elected Tasmanian government to update its approvals legislation after labelling the current model as “outdated”.  Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia released its state agenda ahead of the Tasmanian election later this month.   The association believes Tasmania faces an increased risk of hard rock, sand and cement …

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