‘Clear message’: Infrastructure Australia highlight quarry supply shortage

Infrastructure Australia has noted a lack of building material supply in areas across the country. Image: Alice Nerr/stock.adobe.com Australia’s infrastructure regulator has sounded an alarm for the future of quarry supply. Quarry breaks down the concerns and suggestions from its latest report. Infrastructure Australia has sounded an alarm over the future of the country’s quarry …

Enhance your quarry operations with SEW-EURODRIVE

Image: SEW-EURODRIVE Enhance your quarry operations with SEW-EURODRIVE’s helical bevel geared motors series and extended warranty offerings. In the demanding and fast-paced environment of the quarry industry, efficiency, reliability, and serviceability of equipment are paramount. Machinery is constantly exposed to harsh conditions such as dust, moisture, and the stress of handling heavy loads. Equipment failures …

Terex gives trusted crusher an upgrade

Image: Terex MPS Terex is a trusted name in the quarrying industry, and its innovations in its crushing range keep it as one of the leading original equipment manufacturers in the business. Terex Cedarapids has updated its MPVX cone crushers with a series of new features, including new ACE8 Advanced Automated Cone Controls, a hydraulic …

Kinder Australia: Settling the dust for cleaner operations

Image: Kinder Australia Kinder Australia offers the option for customised solutions as well as its DustScrape range to settle the dust for cleaner operations. In enclosed transfer points, the accumulation of pressure can result in the build-up of dust. This dust is problematic for conveyor componentry function, operational site cleanliness, as well as environmental and …

Exploring efficiency: The Terex MDS M515 heavy duty track trommel

Image: Tricon Equipment Tricon Equipment is pleased to present the Terex MDS M515 heavy duty track trommel for quarries looking to achieve high levels of efficiency and productivity. In the ever-evolving landscape of heavy machinery, innovation is the key to unlocking new levels of efficiency and productivity. Tricon Equipment, a trusted name in the industry, …

‘State significance’: Boral’s Dunmore Quarry gets approved to 2043

Boral is an Australian construction materials provider. Image: Boral The Boral Dunmore Quarry has received approval for an extension until 2043 with supply required for major NSW projects.   The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has granted approval for the project to be extended and expanded. According to the public documents, the previous …

New Victorian sand quarry approval keeps sector ‘booming’

A new sand quarry has been approved in Melbourne. Image: Anoo/stock.adobe.com The approval for a new sand quarry in Lang Lang has been hailed as a significant step for the Victorian quarrying sector.   Lang Lang Sands, part of the Aurora Construction Materials Group which produces higher quality concrete.   According to the Victorian Government, …

‘Growth trajectory’: Heidelberg Materials completes trio of acquisitions

Dr Dominik von Achten. Image: Heidelberg Materials Heidelberg Materials has completed a trifecta of acquisitions to strengthen its position in the United States of America.   The major aggregates producer has confirmed a definitive purchase agreement with Highway Materials, an aggregates producer in Greater Philadelphia. Highway Materials is one of the largest independent aggregates and …

‘Exciting time’: Hillhead 2024 hailed as a success for quarrying

Hillhead returned in 2024. Image: Hillhead The latest iteration of Hillhead has been labelled a “fantastic” success after breaking several attendance records.   Over three days, more than 19,500 visitors and close to 600 exhibitors attended the show to see new product and service launches, technology innovations, and live demonstrations.   Richard Bradbury, event director …