Author: Melodie Murphy

Komatsu Australia has achieved ISO certification for safety and environment. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu Australia has achieved ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 which reflect its commitment to safety and environmental management.   The two standards are internationally recognised standards for occupational health and safety management as well as environmental management respectively.   Komatsu executive general …

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Benedict Recycling will sponsor the Newcastle Knights. Image: Benedict Recycling Benedict Recycling has confirmed it will be an official sponsor of the Newcastle Knights when the NRL returns for the 2025 season.   It will be the sixth year that Benedict Recycling has been a sponsor of the Newcastle Knights since the partnership began in …

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Image: Holcim Australia Millions of tonnes of waste have been diverted from landfills through an innovative approach at Holcim Australia’s Eagle Farm site.   The Brisbane concrete plant has managed to diver 4.6 million tonnes from landfill after Holcim Australia undertook a zero-waste disposal initiative as part of its commitment to its Health, Safety, and …

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The Rammer rockbreaking range is trusted in the quarrying industry. Image: Total Rockbreaking Solutions Rammer has unveiled a permanent warranty extension for its hydraulic rockbreakers, which underlines the company’s commitment to reliability and durability.   The new warranty extension applies to all new Rammer rockbreakers, including those registered in 2024. According to Rammer, all other …

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Aptella has partnered with XGRIDS. Image: Aptella Customers can access handheld laser scanning solutions through Aptella’s partnership with XGRIDS. Aptella is collaborating with XGRIDS to bring the Lixel K1 and Lixel L2 Pro series handheld laser scanners to customers across Australia, Southeast Asia, and New Zealand. The Lixel K1 and L2 series are designed for …

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Image: Heidelberg Materials/Aleksej Keksel  Three Australian projects have been nominated for Heidelberg Material’s Quarry Life awards.   Heidelberg Materials Australia announced three projects involving its quarries are up for consideration, including two Queensland projects and one in Western Australia. The competition is running for the sixth time and enables researchers, students, local communities, NGOs, and …

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Concrete panels that will form the retaining wall. Image: Victoria’s Big Build A Victorian quarry’s materials have supported the latest stage of Victoria’s Big Build project development over the Old Calder Highway in Diggers Rest.   The Victorian quarry has supplied more than 10,000 cubic metres of volcanic rock to use as backfill for the …

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Boral has upgraded its Wollert Quarry. Image: Boral Boral has revealed a multi-million-dollar investment in its noise control at Wollert Quarry to be proactive in meeting current noise regulations.  Boral completed the improvements in a staged progresssion with a collaboration between the Wollert team and Boral’s capital projects team over nine months and invested more …

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Image: Prime Creative Media The PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) has announced a range of networking opportunities to help Australian attendees make the most of the international event. Delegates are invited to kick off the 2025 festivities at welcome drinks the night before the exhibition’s commencement. Set against the backdrop …

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The MATES Big Lap is returning in 2025. Image: MATES in Construction The MATES Big Lap is set to return later this year as MATES in Construction looks to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health.   MATES in Construction supports initiatives for workers in the construction, mining, energy and manufacturing sectors. The organisation’s …

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