New report on aggregate usage revealed. Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com New research from the Mineral Products Association has revealed that the usage of recycled construction aggregates has reached a record high in Britain. The new report from the Mineral Products Association, which represents the major aggregate firms in Britain, shows that the total volume of …

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Holcim hosted the groundbreaking ceremony at its state-of-the-art GO4ZERO plant. Image: Holcim Holcim has revealed its new state-of-the-art GO4ZERO plant, which is engineered to produce two million tons of net-zero cement per annum by 2029.  The new facility, located in Obourg, Belgium, has a planned investment of over $500 million EUR which is in partnership …

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Boral is an Australian construction materials provider. Image: Boral Boral has been announced as the latest Australian company to receive the Australian Made Licensee designation to carry the famous green and gold logo.   The agreement will see Boral carry the Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo across 17 of its packaged and dry mix. …

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Metso’s Lokotrack EC range brings a new diesel-electric power line to the aggregates market. Image: Metso The Lokotrack EC range from Metso delivers a new diesel-electric power line to the aggregates market. The range’s process functions are all electric, significantly reducing the use of hydraulic oil needed in crushing operations. All Lokotrack EC range units …

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Auckland’s sand supply is in the spotlight. Image: Maurizio De Mattei/stock.adobe.com Auckland is running out of sand. With a looming sand shortage, Quarry looks at how New Zealand is confronting the issue. The sands of time are slipping away from Auckland and the North Island,  and New Zealand needs solutions to cover material shortfalls. According …

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Liebherr appoints Alexandra Hobgood as General Manager of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. Image: Liebherr Liebherr has bolstered its sustainability portfolio with the addition of Alexandra Hobgood to oversee its initiatives in the United States.   As general manager of corporate responsibility and sustainability, Hobgood will be responsible for educating stakeholders, implementing new processes, and providing …

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B&A Group has been acquired by Heidelberg Materials UK. Image: Heidelberg Materials UK Heidelberg Materials has confirmed its acquisition of B&A Group in an expansion of its recycled materials portfolio.   B&A Group, which is based in Bristol, an turned over in excess of £50m ($94m AUD) making a pre-tax profit of £9.1m ($17m AUD). …

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Veolia ANZ and Adbri has signed a new contract. Image: Veolia Australia and New Zealand/LinkedIn Veolia ANZ has revealed a new contract with Adbri Cement, which will help reduce waste from landfills and create more jobs.   The Veolia ANZ / ResourceCo partnership will deliver more than 1m tonnes of sustainable Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) …

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The PNG Expo will take place in Port Moresby this year. Image: andriano_cz/stock.adobe.com From new mines to critical minerals, the Papua New Guinea resources sector is thriving with potential. The 2024 PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) will be the premier event for industry professionals to discuss the latest developments in …

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The resources industry will play a major role at the upcoming Australian Bulk Handling Expo. Image: Prime Creative Media BULK2024 plans to highlight the mining industry. Quarry learns how the resources sector can benefit. As Australia grows, its demand for minerals grows too. The country’s metals are needed to create vital infrastructure, manufacturing, and for …

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