Epiroc has joined forces with e-mobility solutions provider, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) to work with other industrial leaders to employ combined charging system (CCS) technology in electric vehicles utilised in mining and other industrial applications Epiroc is one of the the first original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to provide a full range of electric vehicles …

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Providing equipment for water treatment, transport and dewatering in quarrying sites, Xylem provides purpose-fit equipment that suits any point of the water lifecycle in quarries.  Quality water management systems that complement energy requirements on-site is a consistent need for quarries. As standards and commitments change within the industry, so do needs for energy sources, with …

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Komastu has offered a preview into the future of the construction and mining industry, with a large presence at bauma 2022 with a future focus on smart construction and electric offerings for machines. The company’s extensive presence at bauma placed a focus on nearly 40 pieces of equipment, while highlighting the deep capabilities and experience …

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Metso Outotec’s mobile crushers from Tutt Bryant bring together premium quality and cost-saving fuel efficiency. Known for their quality and performance, Metso Outotec mobile crushing and screening solutions are available across Australia through distributor Tutt Bryant, which has been supplying Metso Outotec equipment for over 10 years. Covering everything from mobile jaw crushers, cone crushers, Impact …

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The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has opened 83 kilometres of upgraded Inland Rail track between Moree and Narrabri in New South Wales, with the first grain train set to run in the coming days. The commissioning of the upgraded Inland Rail track between Moree and Narrabri comes after delays due to extensive and prolonged …

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A Net Zero Unit has been established in the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts, to drive transport and infrastructure emissions reductions. Led by Ian Porter, the new unit is planned to identify how the infrastructure industry can work across government and with others in the industry to help achieve net …

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Jason Adams has been promoted to president of Superior Industries, the US based bulk materials handling solutions specialist. Adams was one of the first industry veterans to join Superior in 2014, prior to the decision of the business to break into the aggregate processing equipment market. Since that time, Adams and the team has successfully …

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Aurecon’s sustainability lead in Australia has been named the Chief Sustainability Officer of the Year in the 2022 World Sustainability Awards. Paul Gleeson, Group Director, Sustainability and Managing Director for Energy, ANZ, beat some stiff competition to be awarded at the recent World Sustainability Congress in Germany. “The World Sustainability Award judges were impressed by …

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The piling on the construction site of the new Sydney Fish Market is impressive at its sheer size, built in and over the water at Blackwattle Bay close to Sydney’s CBD Multiplex, its main works contractor began work in June 2021 following Hansen Yuncken’s prepatory work as the stage one contractor. The controlled demolition of …

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While construction costs may have increased over the last quarter, the bit of good news is that it is at a lower rate than previously. Australian Bureau of Statistics’ data shows a 2.9{4a474cbc40b2c884ec07eb0fa121034f26ab055a0dc36607309f0bcf0b401e19} increase in construction input costs, however, this was less than the past two quarters that were more than 4{4a474cbc40b2c884ec07eb0fa121034f26ab055a0dc36607309f0bcf0b401e19}. Adam Crowley of …

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