Metso has debuted its Nordwheeler portable crusher for manufactured sand producers as demand grows for sustainable products.   The new NW8HRC is the first portable HRC 8 crushers for manufactured sand which offers quarry operators sustainability, process flexibility and higher capacity production.  “We are proud to be the first global aggregates equipment manufacturer to launch …

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Pickles and Variety have partnered up for an adventurous riding challenge that will raise vital funds for regional communities facing economic hardships.   The event will see 30 participants ride for five days with the aim of raising more than $90,000 to support families and schools in remote areas.   Pickles has jumped on as …

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Kleemann demonstrates how technical innovations and good planning guarantee efficient processes that use less material and fuel. When it comes to sustainability, there are four key areas that manufacturer Kleemann counts on intelligent technology, trouble-free processes, good tuning, and consultancy. Ben Lefroy, Wirtgen Australia’s national sales manager for Australia and New Zealand – Kleemann, said …

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Quarry learns how and why Duggans Quarry in Tasmania replaced one of the most vital pieces of equipment on site. Harry Duggan started up the Duggan business in 1927 when he purchased his first truck and built a road. The business grew along with his family when he formed a partnership with five of his …

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Caterpillar has designed the 988 GC Wheel Loader to deliver production targets at a lower cost per hour through lower fuel and maintenance costs. When the Caterpillar team was designing the Cat® 988 GC Wheel Loader, they knew it needed to achieve two main factors for quarry operators. It needed to move more material at …

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Walker Quarries commissioned its new wash plant from CDE in 2023. One year on, Quarry looks at the benefits of the wash plant for the business. Walker Quarries has announced the release of a new sand product following an excellent production period from its new wash plant, designed, and supplied by CDE and commissioned in March …

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Positions are open for Mates in Construction’s Kokoda Trek fundraiser for mental health, which will take place later this year.   The fundraiser will take place from August 9 to 18 this year. Participants will trek the 96km trail to raise funds for mental health programs and research.   “Every step taken on the Kokoda …

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The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority has recommended that a quarry in state’s southwest be approved with conditions.   The state’s EPA recommended GM Giacci’s proposal for a limestone quarry from land at Binningup Road subject to conditions that restrict operating hours, noise and dust emissions, and impacts to visual amenity.   “The EPA has …

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Maintaining an effective handle on the sales process, quotation and pricing is critical to any quarry business. Steve Franklin, founder of Eltirus, looks at some new developments that could make a tangible difference to your bottom line. Any size company can be effective in sales. However, very small sales teams are generally more effective than …

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Quarry learns how a Victorian sand quarry has improved its cycle times by purchasing a Kobelco SK500XD excavator. Sand can be a major nuisance. It can be coarse and rough and get everywhere. However, it is also a vital part of construction materials such as cement and concrete. In Victoria, the Regional Group digs for …

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