Mel Green has been remembered as an industry icon. Image: The Australian Flexible Paving Association (AfPA)/LinkedIN The asphalt industry has farewelled  Mel Green, a key figure who played an important role in advocacy and business level for the sector.   The Australian Flexible Paving Association (AfPA) advised Green passed away on April 29, 2024, after an …

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The Emerald Challenge will return this year. Image: Institute of Quarrying  The Institute of Quarrying has revealed the Emerald Challenge will return this year after being a major success in its debut last year.   The UK institution will run the challenge where the winner will get £5,000 for designing solutions for the quarry business …

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McBride Sands operates as a family business in Queensland. Image: Aptella Quarry spoke to McBride Sands about how embracing Aptella’s technology helped boost their operations near Bundaberg. Family-run Queensland quarry company McBride Sands has adopted trade-approved scales and iWeigh office software to streamline administration. Owners Dean and Melissa McBride said simplicity has meant technology helped …

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Somincor uses the Virsbolt from SSAB. Image: SSAB SSAB expandable bolts have a new name but the same quality. Quarry learns how the resources industry around the world has put them to good use. Heavy industries rely on quality equipment, not only to keep the job done, but also to keep workers safe. SSAB developed …

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Holcim Australia is a leading supplier of aggregates, concrete readymix and concrete pipe and products. Image: max blain – stock.adobe.com Two of Holcim Australia’s key safety leaders have been recognised at the company’s annual health, safety and environment awards.  The awards, in its third iteration, recognise the best performance within the worldwide company across the …

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The Hammerstone limestone quarry is located north of Fort McMurray and serves Alberta’s oil sands industry. Image: NewsFile BURNCO Rock Products has revealed its acquisition of Hammerstone Quarry as part of a major deal for the Canadian company.   BURNCO, which has operations in Canada and the United States, has entered a share purchase agreement …

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Chinese multinational heavy machinery company (XCMG) has entered into a global partnership with Shell Lubricants. Image: Viva Energy Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co (XCMG) has partnered with Shell to launch a new range of lubricants. Chinese multinational heavy machinery company (XCMG) has entered into a global partnership with Shell Lubricants. This move aims to leverage the lubrication …

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Pinnacle Hire’s portfolio includes diesel and electric centrifugal pumps. Image: Pinnacle Hire Water – while it’s essential for dust suppression and processing, if uncontrolled, it can grind productivity to a halt. Pinnacle Hire offers a comprehensive suite of rental solutions to tackle any dewatering or dredging challenge a quarry could face. Recently, the company delivered …

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Conveyor maintenance is key to optimising the conveyor set-up. Image: Superior Industries Superior Industries explains how performing regular maintenance can support a quarry’s operations.  There is a saying that the catalogue might sell the first product, but support sells the ones after. This is why Superior Industries invests in workers like sales engineer Joe Gibson …

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Render of Darwin Shiplift project. Image: Infrastructure Partnerships Australia The latest details on the Northern Territory’s shiplift project in Darwin have been revealed, including a key quarry contract.   Wilga Indigenous Corporation has received $16.9 million to supply 430,000 tonnes of rock to construct the ship lift facility in Darwin. Wilga Indigenous Corporation will start …

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