Calcined clay concrete sample preparation at UTS Boral Centre for Sustainable Building. Image: Boral Boral has confirmed a key partnership with leading researchers and industry stakeholders to develop lower-carbon concrete using Australian calcined clay.   The Australian construction materials company has partnered with University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Transport for NSW and Calix with project …

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The 444 G-Tier builds on the previous 544 and 644 G-Tier models. Image: John Deere John Deere has introduced a new wheel loader into the market, providing customers with a versatile machine. The new 444 G-Tier Wheel Loader has been released by John Deere in a move that expands its offering to customers in the …

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Rammer rockbreakers incorporate state-of-the-art innovations. Image: Rammer For over four decades, Rammer has defined excellence in construction, demolition, quarrying, and mining. What distinguishes Rammer is its unwavering commitment to cutting-edge technology.  Rammer rockbreakers incorporate state-of-the-art innovations like constant blow energy, idle blow protection, attachment-mounted dust suppression, and automatic lubrication. These advancements significantly boost performance and …

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Attendees visited the New Bridgewater Bridge in Tasmania. Image: IQA Check out the latest news from the Institute of Quarrying (IQA) members from around Australia. From site tours across Australia to the Women In Quarrying showcase in Victoria event, there’s no shortage of exciting updates. June was a month of firsts for the IQA, with …

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The Hardox HiAce combats abrasive wear and corrosion. Image: SSAB SSAB has armed quarry operators with a HiAce to target two of their main headaches: abrasive wear and corrosion. A lot is asked of quarrying equipment. Day after day, the equipment can suffer intense wear and tear as it deals with harsh and abrasive aggregate …

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Steven Della Bona, director of WA Limestone. Image: Prime Creative Media The power of Kobelco’s XD series excavators has proven to be indispensable for a quarry operator working on the hard rocks of Western Australia. Steven Della Bona has always wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. Quarrying was in his blood, after all. In …

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Having a system to monitor idle time is vital. Image: Eltirus Management of mobile equipment idle time is a simple but effective way to reduce CO2 emissions and costs on site. Eltirus founder Steve Franklin explains. Did you know that for every litre of diesel burned, 2.68kg of CO2 is produced? As you might imagine, …

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Oz Pebbles owns two Anaconda machines including a DF410 and SR514. Image: Onetrack Quarry recently spoke with Oz Pebbles about its experience with Anaconda equipment from Onetrak. For more than 30 years, Oz Pebbles has been a premium landscaping supplier, wholesaler, and distributor of bulk decorative pebbles, sand, soil, and mulch. Located in Southeast Queensland, …

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Caterpillar will be at MINExpo 2024. Image: Caterpillar Better, smarter, and safer will be the theme of Caterpillar’s exhibition at MINExpo when the major exhibition takes over Las Vegas later this year. During the exhibition, the original equipment manufacturer will showcase industry-leading technologies, advancements in energy transition, and customised solutions. MINExpo is one of the …

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Aggregate Industries will bring electric trucks to its fleet. Image: Aggregate Industries Aggregate Industries will bring electric trucks into its cement fleet for the first time as part of a sustainable initiative.   The UK-based aggregates company experienced a successful trial recently and has committed to Volvo Electric Trucks going forward. The first electric truck …

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