Hillhead 2024 breaks records

Hillhead 2024 broke records for the event. Image: Hillhead Hillhead has reaffirmed its position as the quarrying industry’s biggest showcase event after a record-breaking 2024 show. The major trade show returned to Hillhead Quarry in Buxton after its 2022 iteration, and exhibitors, media, attendees, and many others flocked to Hillhead once again.   Event organisers …

Precisionscreen’s practical parts keep quarries operating

Precisionscreen has an experienced team advise on spare and wear parts. Image: Precisionscreen Quarry talks to Precisionscreen about how spare and wear parts can be key to a high-performing quarry. Spare and wear parts can often be overlooked, until operators need them to get equipment up and running again. In an ideal world, everyone wants machine …

Excitement builds for IQA National Conference

The IQA National Conference will be held in Adelaide. Image: Alizada Studios/stock.adobe.com. The IQA’s national conference for the quarrying industry is set for Adelaide. Quarry sits down with James Rowe to see what’s in store. The quarrying industry will descend upon Adelaide later this year as the City of Churches hosts the Institute of Quarrying …

Seven Group Holdings speak about ‘successful’ Boral takeover

Boral is an Australian construction materials provider. Image: Boral Seven Group Holdings has effectively acquired a 100 per cent interest in Boral after announcing it will compulsorily acquire the outstanding shares in the construction materials provider this week. It comes after Seven’s latest offer in April, following back-and-forth between the two companies, was supported by …

Don’t miss being in the IQA Conference edition of Quarry

Hammad Hassan/Wirestock Creators – stock.adobe.com The IQA National Conference is shaping up to be one of the biggest events in the year for quarries. Make sure your brand doesn’t miss out on this golden opportunity by featuring in the upcoming edition of Quarry. As the official magazine of the IQA, Quarry will be on hand …

How the XMOR Bucket is at the ‘forefront of innovation’

Holcim’s Lynwood Quarry was the host of the latest IQA Southern NSW Region Sub-Branch event. Image: ONTRAC Group Examining the recent IQA member event at Lynwood Quarry and the demonstrations that took place, including ONTRAC Group’s live demonstration of the XMOR Bucket.  When Craig ‘Shine’ Summerfield organised the latest event for the IQA’s Southern NSW …

‘Significant milestone’: Duo Group and SigmaRoc confirm alliance

Martin McWilliams, Duo Group managing director, and Michael Roddy, SigmaRoc regional managing director North West. Image: Duo Group Duo Group and SigmaRoc have agreed to a “strategic alliance” to supply the United Kingdom with sustainable aggregate.   Duo Group has established itself as one of the leaders in material handling and processing equipment, while SigmaRoc …

Kleemann’s next step forward

The MR 130 PRO mobile impact crusher has an inlet width of 1300mm. Image: Wirtgen Take a look at Kleemann’s latest crusher, the Mobirex MR 130 PRO. Original equipment Manufacturer Kleemann has been developing crushing equipment for more than a century. Its machines are a common sight in quarries across the country, thanks to their high quality and …

A closer look at productivity services with CJD Equipment

Volvo is at the forefront of electric construction equipment. Image: CJD Equipment Quarry learns how Volvo Construction Equipment is integrating cutting-edge technology into this product design to minimise accidents and improve the wellbeing of employees. Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) wants to provide more to its customers than just machinery. The company strives to enhance …

‘Strategic investment’: Komatsu acquires GHH Group

A Komatsu WXO7 LHD is shown loading a GHH MK-A20 truck at an event at GHH in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Image: Komatsu Komatsu has announced its acquisition of German mining manufacturer GHH Group GmbH to boost its underground mining portfolio.   GHH specialises in mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment, including loaders and articulated dump …