Reduce dust with ESS Engineering

ESS Engineering can design custom solutions to reduce dust. Image: ESS Engineering ESS Engineering’s range of dust suppression sprays, sealing and belt support systems, and chute designs provide a customised solution for reducing dust on industrial sites. Dust is common in many industrial sectors as dust is generated wherever there is bulk material movement or …

Astec Industries’ FT300 Cone Crusher delivers for Hazell Brothers

The FT300 Cone Crusher at Hazell Brothers Raeburn Quarry. Image: Prime Creative Media Astec Industries has supported Hazell Brothers’ operations at Raeburn Quarry with crushing equipment that has stood the test of time. The FT300 Cone Crusher at Hazell Brothers Raeburn Quarry has demonstrated stellar performance for a decade, highlighting the durability of well-engineered machinery. …

Viva Energy: Greater sustainability without compromise

Shell PANOLIN biodegradable lubricants have been launched in Australia. Image: Viva Energy Australia Viva Energy Australia, the Shell Lubricant Macro Distributor, has launched Shell PANOLIN biodegradable lubricants. Lubricants play a vital role in keeping the world moving and machinery operating efficiently. As the world’s need for mobility, construction and industrial production grows, the demand for …

Komatsu, Rio Tinto notch ‘incredible’ milestone

Komatsu and Rio Tinto celebrated a historic milestone in August, with Rio Tinto’s Pilbara operations in Western Australia accepting delivery of their 300th autonomous haulage system (AHS) truck. Image: Komatsu Rio Tinto has celebrated the delivery of its 300th autonomous haulage system truck from Komatsu in a major milestone for the two companies.   The …

CRH announce ‘robust’ financial performance for second quarter

CRH has an international presence. Image: CRH CRH has announced “robust” financial performance from its second-quarter results for 2024.   The company highlighted its “differentiated strategy” as key to its financial performance with the “carefully constructed” portfolio and extensive operations mitigating adverse weather.   The second quarter results include the July acquisition of the majority …

‘Thrive together’: Komatsu, ABB announce strategic partnership

Dan Funcannon, senior vice president of Surface Haulage, Komatsu, Joachim Braun, division president for ABB Process Industries, Brian Fox, senior vice president of mining strategy & innovation at Komatsu, Max Luedtke, global business line manager for mining, ABB Process Industries. Image: Komatsu Komatsu has announced a strategic partnership with ABB to bring plans for an …

‘Exciting time’: Boral commit to lower carbon concrete project

Calcined clay concrete sample preparation at UTS Boral Centre for Sustainable Building. Image: Boral Boral has confirmed a key partnership with leading researchers and industry stakeholders to develop lower-carbon concrete using Australian calcined clay.   The Australian construction materials company has partnered with University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Transport for NSW and Calix with project …

Rammer technology sets the standard

Rammer rockbreakers incorporate state-of-the-art innovations. Image: Rammer For over four decades, Rammer has defined excellence in construction, demolition, quarrying, and mining. What distinguishes Rammer is its unwavering commitment to cutting-edge technology.  Rammer rockbreakers incorporate state-of-the-art innovations like constant blow energy, idle blow protection, attachment-mounted dust suppression, and automatic lubrication. These advancements significantly boost performance and …

IQA News round-up: Site tours and Women in Quarrying showcase

Attendees visited the New Bridgewater Bridge in Tasmania. Image: IQA Check out the latest news from the Institute of Quarrying (IQA) members from around Australia. From site tours across Australia to the Women In Quarrying showcase in Victoria event, there’s no shortage of exciting updates. June was a month of firsts for the IQA, with …