New Zealand quarry gains key approval

Image: ChrisVanLennepPhoto/stock.adobe.com The Department of Conservation has granted approval for a quarry in South Westland, New Zealand.   The South Westland quarry was approved under the Crown Minerals Act 1991. The approval means that Kokiri Lime Company Limited can operate a one-hectare site located south of Fox Glacier in the Te Wāhipounamu. The company originally …

ALLU’s breakthrough in fine material screening

The ALLU Screener is now available in Australia. Image: ALLU The new ALLU Screener Bucket changes the game by introducing vibration screening technology to hydraulic attachments to deliver superior screening efficiency with minimal effort. Designed for fine-material processing, the ALLU Screener utilises high-frequency vibration—up to 800 rpm—to produce ultra-fine fragments as small as 6mm. Unlike …

Fulton Hogan welcomes Whyalla Airport upgrade

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas attended the official opening. Image: Whyalla City Council Fulton Hogan has joined key stakeholders to celebrate the opening of the latest upgrade of Whyalla Airport.   The project was funded by an investment of $30 million from a combination of the Federal Government ($16.2 million), South Australian Government ($13.8 million) …

Onetrak builds on trusted partnerships to support quarries

Onetrak is the Australian distributor of Anaconda Equipment. Image: Onetrak Family businesses from around the globe are working together to deliver crushing equipment tailored to support Australian quarries. Paul Kerr has spent more than 30 years in the quarry equipment business. During this time, he has visited dozens of factories, learning what makes them tick and …

How workers can stay ahead of airborne silica concerns

Maintenance workers often face higher exposure levels than other site personnel. Image: Cleanspace With the formation of the NSW Respirable Crystalline Silica Expert Taskforce, attention is shifting to the growing health risks posed by airborne silica in industries like quarrying. Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – produced during the crushing, cutting, and drilling of stone – …

Protected: Kinder Australia showcases K-Conveyor Pulley solution in mining

Kinder Australia worked with an Australian mining operation for a custom solution. Image: Kinder Australia This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Kinder Australia showcases K-Conveyor Pulley solution in mining appeared first on Quarry.

Protected: Exciting opportunity to purchase Maryvale Sands

C.J. Ham and Murray is presenting the Maryvale Sands business for sale. Image: C.J. Ham and Murray This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Exciting opportunity to purchase Maryvale Sands appeared first on Quarry.

Safety to be showcased at IQA’s NSW conference

Image: Anton Gvozdikov/stock.adobe.com Rugby league star Shane Webcke discusses the importance of workplace safety at the Institute of Quarrying Australia’s (IQA) health and safety conference. While Shane Webcke is known for his illustrious career with the Brisbane Broncos and as a famed State of Origin representative for Queensland, his keynote speech at the IQA’s Queensland …

John Deere supports key Awesome Women in Construction event

John Deere is sponsoring the Awesome Women in Construction awards in 2025. Image: AWIC John Deere is helping Awesome Women in Construction (AWIC) celebrate the achievements of women in the construction industry. It happened over breakfast. Amanda Bulow, along with 14 awesome women, inadvertently lit the spark that would lead to a thriving organisation that …

Building momentum: IQA programs launched, connections made

Institute of Quarrying Australia Michael Close. Image: IQA Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) president Michael Close shares insights into the organisation’s current activities to support its members across Australia. Our inaugural IQA Mentoring Program has exceeded all expectations since its May launch. Within days of opening applications, we achieved full capacity with our first cohort …