R&M Crushing has been impressed by the durability of Striker’s equipment. Image: Striker Crushing and Screening R&M Crushing has turned to Striker Crushing and Screening to support its operational fleet. R&M Crushing co-founder and manager Simon Mateljan had more than two decades of experience in the Australian crushing and screening sector before he took the …
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The 922F excavator is suited to quarry applications. Image: LiuGong Australia The new LiuGong 922F excavator has impressed onlookers in the quarrying and earthmoving sectors since its mid-year debut in New South Wales. The Liugong 922F excavator made its debut at the prestigious National Diesel Dirt & Turf expo held in Sydney earlier this year. …
Each Powerscreen machine has been chosen for its specific strengths. Image: Lincom The addition of the Powerscreen Chieftain 1700X screen is a welcome one for R&E Crushing & Plant Hire, as it accommodates three machines in a crushing train. There’s a certain buzz, a presence that’s difficult to pinpoint, when new machinery arrives on-site. The …
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Agile Screening has a wide range of screen media solutions. Image: Agile Screening A year is a long time in the quarrying industry, and Agile Screening has used it well to build a solid foundation for an exciting future for the business. When Ed Sill and his capital advisory firm Trinity Capital purchased the Australian …
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Pinnacle Hire is a trusted advisor in water management solutions. Image: Pinnacle Hire Pinnacle Hire is not just a hire business. It is a full-service contractor delivering turnkey solutions across advanced dewatering, pumping, water treatment and dredging. Pinnacle Hire is much more than a rental company for water management solutions. Since its establishment in 2021, …
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Image: Prime Creative Media The December edition of Quarry is out now with an extensive edition including a terrific case study between Kayasand and Heidelberg Materials Australia. And just like that, we’ve reached the end of another busy year. As we close the books on 2025, now is the perfect time to reflect on what …
Scott Lidster operated the excavator with the XMOR bucket for a few hours. Image: ONTRAC Group Australian Earth Training founder Scott Lidster shares his experiences operating a Volvo EC950 fitted with a 6.6m³ heavy-duty XMOR High Production bucket from ONTRAC Group. Scott, tell us about your background – where you come from and how you …
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The far north Queensland sub-branch committee brought the year to a close with an afternoon of barefoot bowls. Image: IQA Members have shown strong attendance at recent educational and networking events hosted by the Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA). WA Golf Day 2025: Rain can’t dampen sector spirit Despite one of the wettest golf days …
IQA chief executive officer Jane Schmitt. Image: IQA Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) chief executive officer Jane Schmitt writes about the organisation’s achievements, including the launch of IQA Connect and the IQA Mentoring Program. As we close out 2025, there’s a real sense of momentum across the IQA. This has been a year where digital …
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IQA president Michael Close. Image: IQA Michael Close continues his series of conversations with our valued national supporters, exploring their commitment to the quarrying sector and their partnership with the IQA. Michael Close: Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia has recently expanded its support from branch sponsorship to becoming a national partner. What motivated Bridgestone to take …
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