Mineral processing technology company Zeotech and Cement Australia have executed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The understanding is committed to the decarbonisation of Australia’s building materials sector, and is dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. Cement Australia general manager of sales, marketing, and risk Phil Halpin said that the MOU is a significant …
Striker Crushing and Screening has been recognised for its efforts. Image: Striker Striker Crushing and Screening has secured a top honour for its work as a family business at the recent Family Business Association’s excellence awards. Striker Crushing and Screening was the toast of the town at the Family Business Insights WA Conference as it …
Metso’s team of experts travelled to Australia for the technical seminars. Image: Metso Local operators had the opportunity to learn from Metso’s experts over the course of three showcase events throughout Australia. Australian operators were treated to three educational showcases featuring Metso’s leading experts from its crushing and screening, development, and automation departments. The original …
Superior Industries worked with Fred Weber Inc to design a new solution. Image: Superior Industries A leading US contract crusher engaged Superior Industries to deliver a custom processing solution for their application. When it comes to crushing in the quarrying sector, there is not much that 25-year industry veteran Steve Valle has not seen. As …
Multotec Australia is offering the ACE System nationwide. Image: Multotec Australia Multotec Australia is offering the ACE System to the market as an easy-to-use solution that supports increased safety via hammerless panel maintenance. While delivering projects on time at the lowest cost per tonne is important, safety is a never-ending obligation from everyone involved, from …
Image: RMIT University RMIT University researchers have discovered new ways to reduce the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning coffee waste into sustainable concrete. Expanding on a recent experiment, Dr Jingxuan Zhang and Dr Mohammad Saberian measured carbon emissions and environmental impacts from production through to the end of life. The results show life‑cycle carbon …
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David Eagles and Kim Parascos co-founded iVolve in 1995. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu Australia’s subsidiary, iVolve, has celebrated 30 years of pioneering industrial technology, with an exciting era ahead. When iVolve co-founders Kim Parascos and David Eagles established iVolve in 1995 in Australia’s heavy industrial sector three decades ago, the landscape was very different. Few industrial …
Image: markobe/stock.adobe.com The Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has had its 2025 annual general meeting. CCAA chief executive Michael Kilgariff said that the association’s strong performance underpins its stable leadership and fundamental importance of the multiple industries it represents. “The heavy construction materials industry is essential to Australia’s economic future. Every major transport project, …
Image: myphotobank.com.au/stock.adobe.com Flinders University researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery, by turning mining waste into a tool for sustainable concrete production. Flinders University college of science and engineering Dr Aliakbar Gholampour said that the applications for a rare earth by-product can be revolutionary in concrete production. “By examining the microstructural behaviour of DβS-based geopolymers under …
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Image: Louis/ stock.adobe.com Holcim has set three science-based targets for freshwater withdrawal reduction. Developed using the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) methodology and validated through the Accountability Accelerator, Holcim aims to advance its science-driven approach to nature. Holcim chief people and sustainability officer Carmen Diaz said that is strongly believes that science-based targets for nature …