Image: Holcim Holcim has taken home the Global Top Employer for 2025 award by the Top Employers Institute. This sees the company as one of only 18 to receive the certification, which recognises the businesses that meet the highest standards across their people practices. Holcim chief executive officer Miljan Gutovic said that the award recognises …
The stones of Stonehenge are thought to have Welsh origins. Image: The Walker/stock.adobe.com A most unusual object has shed new light on the Welsh origins of Stonehenge according to UK researchers. Researchers from the British Geological Society, Cardiff University and the University College London have shed new light on the origins of Stonehenge. The smoking …
ARDG spent nine years working to get the Stone Ridge Quarry project approved. Image: ARDG Australian Resource Development Group (ARDG) has successfully obtained the green light for a major quarry development in New South Wales. After nine years and countless hours, Australian Resource Development Group (ARDG), run by Damon Bird and Dr Justin Meleo, will …
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Heidelberg announced it would install a new 120 tonnes-per-hour Kayasand V7-120 plant at Bass Point. Image: Kayasand An exciting opportunity for profitability and sustainability is emerging in the quarrying sector as operators across Australia face a changing landscape in concrete sand supply. The demand for concrete in construction continues to rise, as access to natural …
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Image: OleksKao/stock.adobe.com Holcim has completed two acquisitions and agreed to make a third to accelerate its circular construction across Europe. The company has closed the acquisition of Thames Materials, based in West London, UK, and A&S Recycling GmbH, based in Hanover, Germany. Holcim has also agreed to acquire a recycler of construction demolition materials in …
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Stone Ridge Quarry is located 25km north of Newcastle. Image: ARDG Australian Resource Development Group has successfully obtained the green light for a major quarry development in New South Wales. After nine years and countless hours, Australian Resource Development Group (ARDG), run by Damon Bird and Dr Justin Meleo, will be able to progress its …
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 …
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 …
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 …