The plants use technology that was originally developed in Japan due to a ban on dredging. Image: Kayasand Shortages of quality natural sand are creating headaches for the concrete industry, but Kayasand believes quarries can provide the solution. Sand remains a key component of concrete – but keeping up with demand is increasingly difficult. In …
Pinnacle Hire was engaged to help a WA-based mining operation. Image: Pinnacle Hire Pinnacle Hire’s range of dewatering, pumping and water treatment solutions are helping businesses across Australia tackle key pain points. In Western Australia, a mining operation faced a significant headache with its expansive on-site sedimentation pond. The mining company wanted to manage the …
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Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Mikael Liljestrand, Melker Jernberg, Maria Andrén and Governor of Värmland Georg Andrén. Image: Volvo CE Volvo Construction Equipment has opened up its new facilities to support its electric wheel loader ambitions. Volvo CE has opened a new facility in Arvika, Sweden, as part of its global strategic investment in …
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Holcim has a worldwide presence. Image: Holcim Holcim has revealed a trio of leadership appointments as key changes to its executive across the company. Jaime Hill has been promoted to the region head of North America after previously serving as the country chief executive officer of Holcim’s Mexico operations. Hill succeeds Toufic Tabbara. In …
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MDS trommel screens remove elements like dirt and clay deposits from rocks, especially limestone. Image: Tricon Equipment Tricon Equipment is supplying its customers with heavy-duty screening equipment that can withstand some of the harshest applications. Sticky clays can pose a serious problem for crushing operations. If not removed, it can clog a crusher’s screens, cause …
The SK850LC-10 is designed for the harshest conditions. Image: Kobelco Quarry learns how Kobelco’s biggest production-class digger is helping quarries improve their productivity. Designing quarrying equipment to be tough is an important part of the job. After all, if machinery breaks down, production stops. But the team at Kobelco knew its largest-ever production-class excavator needed …
Volvo dump trucks are engineered to excel in the most challenging off-road conditions. Image: CJD Equipment Find out what innovative features Volvo’s range of articulated dump trucks use to improve safety and productivity. In the high-stakes world of heavy-hauling and opencast mines, the performance and reliability of an articulated dump truck (ADT) can spell the …
Image: Kinder Australia Conveyor mistracking is often at the core of other productivity issues. Whether it be material spillage, componentry damage, or damage and premature wear to the belt itself – it all leads back to how well (or poorly) the conveyor belt is tracking. The team at Kinder Australia have developed an innovative range …
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Precisionscreen has a range of precoating equipment. Image: Precisionscreen Precisionscreen has adapted its range to suit the growing need for mobile quarrying equipment. Given the Australian geography, precoating equipment needs can vary from state to state and from the major aggregate players to the small, independent contractors. However, precoating can be expensive, so it is imperative …
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The RazerTail Truck Unloader can transfer from trucks to stackers, barges, ship loaders, or rail cars. Image: Superior Industries The RazerTail Truck Unloader helps quarries streamline their material handling processes without a sting in the tail. Valuable time is lost when the material isn’t moved quickly enough from the truck to the stockpile. But why …
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