Product Focus: The ProStack Telson Telescopic Conveyor

Image: Terex The ProStack Telson Telescopic Conveyor from Terex offers quarries a versatile equipment piece with innovative features. The ProStack Telson Telescopic Conveyor range has been designed for any job quarry operators may face. The Telson range offers a diverse array of system options, providing operators with the flexibility they need. With a radial movement …

Holcim US becomes ‘even stronger’ after sand and gravel acquisition

Holcim has a worldwide presence. Image: Holcim Holcim has confirmed the latest details about its acquisition of King William Sand & Gravel Co, which expands its sand and gravel supply portfolio.   King William Sand & Gravel Co. is based in Virginia, US, and uses its sand and gravel reserves to serve customers in Central …

‘Very proud moment’: Aggregate Industries UK appoint new CEO

Lee Sleight has been appointed chief executive officer of Aggregate Industries UK. Image: Aggregate Industries UK Aggregate Industries UK has unveiled its new chief executive officer to take over from Dragan Maksimovic later this year.   Aggregate Industries UK, part of the Holcim group, has announced that Lee Sleight will become its new chief executive …

Details on Bombo Quarry transformation emerge

Bombo Quarry is in the municipality of Kiama. Image: totajla/stock.adobe.com Boral is playing a key role in the transformation of Bombo Quarry into a potential 2000-home precinct for the local community.    The precinct landowners Boral and the Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE) are developing a draft master plan for the Bombo Quarry precinct despite part …

Regulator issues work plan compliance reminder

The Victorian Earth Resources Regulator has issued a reminder. Image: Image: Michael Evans/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Resources regulator has issued a reminder to quarries in the state that work plan compliance is essential.   It comes after a Victorian Quarry was found to be storing waste in a way that “moved away” from the site’s work …

Product Focus: Australian Drill School for Hollow Bar Installation

Australian Drilling Attachments (ADA) Australian Drilling Attachments (ADA) is offering a new and innovative program for quarry workers. Australian Drilling Attachments (ADA), the proud exclusive distributor of TEI rock drills in Australia, has taken steps to follow the American “Drill School Program” initiative.  TEI runs a Hollow Bar Installation Drill School each June at its …

Sortera acquires ‘impressive’ Reston Waste in UK expansion

Sortera has acquired Reston Waste. Image: Sortera Sortera has confirmed the acquisition of Reston Waste to become one of the largest construction waste recyclers in London.   It continues the Swedish company’s rapid rise after it acquired O’Donovan Waste Disposal (acquired in 2022) and GBN Services (acquired in 2023) to launch its presence in London …

Strategic Safety Forum announced to keep industries safe

(Left to right): Viv Russell, Chairman MPQC; Jon Prichard, Chief Executive MPA; Mike Phillips, Chief Executive BAA; Martin Riley, SSF Chairman; Ben Williams, Chairman QNJAC; and James Thorne, Chief Executive IQ/MPQC. Image: Mineral Products Association Five key industrial organisations have come together as the Strategic Safety Forum in the United Kingdom to collaborate on improving …

No more heavy metal headaches with Kinder Australia

The belt rip detector switch will alert to tears in the conveyor belt. Image: Kinder Australia Conveyors are built tough, but they’re far from indestructible – foreign metals in material flow can shred through belts. Kinder Australia has designed a solution. There are countless ways that metal can fall into material at a quarry. A …