Equipment and systems will become more connected. Image: Eltirus Eltirus founder Steve Franklin looks at the past, present and future of digital transformation in Australian quarries. In 2016, Eltirus collaborated with Fulton Hogan at the Stonemaster quarry near Brisbane as one of the early adopters of digital transformation. Since that time, many of what were …
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Martin Engineering will be at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. Image: Martin Engineering Martin Engineering has confirmed it will feature a suite of new product designs at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. As one of the leading companies in belt conveyor and bulk material flow technology, Martin Engineering’s showcase is highly anticipated. The company will …
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Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has officially unveiled its strategic plan through to 2026 and an updated constitution. It follows Michael Kilgariff, chief executive officer at Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA), hinting earlier this year about this year, which would set a new direction for the organisation. The …
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Orica is an Australian-based mining and infrastructure resources company. Image: Orica From its beginnings in the Victorian goldfields to its international presence today, Orica’s journey is driven by innovation and excellence. Jones, Scott, and Company began selling explosives in the Victorian goldfields in 1874. While the gold rush is long past, their small company, now …
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The recent Victorian sub-branch site tour at LS Precast. Image: IQA Stefan Hajkowicz uncovers global megatrends and looks at the future of quarrying at the IQA 2024 National Conference. Also included is the latest IQA member news from across Australia. Excitement is evident for Stefan Hajkowicz, the chief research consultant in science and technology at …
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The XMOR Bucket at the Boral Wollert site. Quarry sat down with Andrew Rankin, quarry manager at Boral Wollert, to see how the XMOR Bucket is performing after one year. After more than 12 months with the unique excavator bucket, Boral Wollert quarry manager Andrew Rankin was clear on the performance of the XMOR Bucket …
Caleb Dover (centre) with his team at the AFGRI Equipment dealership in Western Australia. Image: John Deere Returning for the fourth time, John Deere’s annual Technician of the Year Awards are set to recognise unsung heroes. When Caleb Dover visited the Ulverstone Show in Tasmania as a young child, it set him on an award- winning …
Johnny Sjöström. Image: SSAB SSAB has unveiled the identity of its new chief executive officer and president, which marks a new era for the company. Johnny Sjöström has been promoted from head of the division for SSAB special steels to president and chief executive, succeeding Martin Lindqvist. Sjöström will officially begin the new position …
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Smart Quarry Site can be accessed and used by site operators, managers and executives. Image: Komatsu Australia As sustainability becomes increasingly important, Smart Quarry Site can help quarries reach their targets. Komatsu Australia discusses how to use the platform best to boost sustainability at the quarry. As requirements for ESG reporting become more stringent for …
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Superior Industries is a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems. Image: Superior Industries Superior Industries has unveiled a revised design of its popular Conveyor Impact Cradle. The latest update marks the latest in a line of innovations to a product first introduced in 2017 by the US-based manufacturer and …
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