The WIQ fireside chat was an enlightening experience for attendees. Image: IQA Check out the latest events and news from the Institute of Quarrying Australia ahead of the national conference taking place in Adelaide next week. NSW Quarries health & safety conference The NSW conference explored health and safety issues impacting the quarrying, concrete, and mining …

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The SIMEX team of experts have created a new calculator for hourly production rates. Image: SIMEX Hourly production rates are critical in the quarrying business. SIMEX has created a solution to make calculating it easier than ever before. Buying new equipment can be expensive and, as with all important business decisions, it is a good …

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It is important to store lubricants correctly and safely. Image: Viva Energy Australia Viva Energy Australia helps quarries understand and execute the key fundamentals in lubricant delivery and storage. Contamination can significantly damage lubrication’s effectiveness. Therefore, improvements in lubricant delivery, storage, and handling are just as important as advancements in lubricant formulations. Viva Energy, Shell …

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Take the time to check the relevant engineering qualification requirements, it might save you trouble in the future. Image: Eltirus Different states have differing requirements for the provision of engineering services in addition to the relevant regulatory requirements. Steve Franklin, founder of Eltirus, explains how these might apply to quarry businesses. Would you employ a …

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New Zealand’s first 2818VM was commissioned in February with a second unit already on site. Image: Astec Quarries are constantly looking to improve their bottom line. Astec’s 2818VM Portable High-Frequency Screening Plant is helping them achieve it. Few materials have generated as much conversation in recent years as sand. The product that has been the …

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Image: geoff childs/stock.adobe.com The ACT Government has announced a phased approach to increasing the use of low-carbon concrete in its projects starting next year.   The ACT Government recently released its low-carbon concrete policy to help reduce carbon emissions in construction projects. From the start of next year, designers, engineers, and builders will be required …

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Simon Willis, chief executive officer of Heidelberg Materials UK. Image: Heidelberg Materials UK Heidelberg Materials UK has welcomed the government’s latest commitment to invest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) clusters.   The backing is set to include the HyNet North West decarbonisation cluster, which includes Heidelberg Materials UK’s Padeswood carbon capture and storage project …

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Holcim has a worldwide presence. Image: Holcim Holcim US has won a series of excellence awards from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).   In total, Holcim US had seven aggregates sites recognised across a series of categories including safety, community relations, and environmental programs. The awards night was held in Washington, DC …

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Lafarge Canada has commissioned a low-carbon fuel facility as part of its Exshaw cement plant. Image: Lafarge Canada Lafarge Canada has commissioned a low-carbon fuel facility as part of its Exshaw cement plant to reduce the site’s reliance on traditional fuels and reduce emissions.   It marks a significant investment by Lafarge Canda which is …

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Image: Anoo/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government has released a series of new planning controls which are directly focused on the state’s quarrying sector for public submissions.   The new planning controls are focused on the sand resources near Lang Lang and Trafalgar in Victoria’s South East region and the existing stone quarry near Oaklands Junction north …

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