Humes invests in next generation leaders

Image: Humes Holcim Australia has celebrated the development of 10 emerging leaders from its concrete products division, Humes.  The cohort of leaders has undergone three intensive modules, including leadership and safety, technical and operational excellence and sales and commercial acumen.  Humes sales manager Randall Hall said the program had a positive impact.  “The program really …

Alternative materials grow in demand

Ecocem founder and managing director Donal O’Riain. Image: Ecocem New research from the United Kingdom has added to the growing intrigue around alternative materials to be used in concrete and cement mixes. The UK Quality Ash Association (UKQAA) collaborated with Coventry-based Atritor and Titan-owned US-based company ST Equipment & Technology (STET) to demonstrate the capabilities …

High calibre belt cleaners effective against carryback

Image: Kinder Australia Carryback is a common occurrence within material handling operations, causing serious material accumulation and residue build-up on return rollers as well as productivity downtime and cleaning/maintenance issues if it adheres to the conveyor belt. If your operations team is constantly dealing with carryback and inefficient conveyor belts, take a closer look at …

North-west quarries on the agenda for Resources Victoria

Image: Michael Evans/ stock.adobe.com Quarry inspections are expected to ramp up following Resources Victoria’s announcement that it will head to the state’s north-west during November. The regulator has said the decision is to ensure that quarries are meeting their obligations to manage operational risk. Resources Victoria chief inspector Renee Palmer said that it’s crucial for …

James Hardie appoints chair of board of directors and chief financial officer

Image: piter2121/ stock.adobe.com James Hardie has appointed Nigel Stein as chair of its board of directors, and Ryan Lada as chief financial officer. The exterior home and outdoor living solutions company stated that both appointments are effective immediately. Both Stein and Lada said that they are delighted to take on the new role, and with …

Experience CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas

CONEXPO-CON/AGG returns in 2026. Image: CONEXPO-CON/AGG Registrations are open for the upcoming CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2026. Anticipation of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 continues to build as the major trade show has officially begun taking registrations. The show is set to return to Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 3-7, 2026. The show …

Tesmec 1475XL EVO Rockhawg is fully loaded

The 1475XL EVO Rockhawg is designed for surface mining applications. Image: Tesmec Tesmec’s 1475XL EVO Rockhawg is ideal for operations looking for a continuous, high-performance surface mining solution. The Tesmec 1475XL EVO Rockhawg is a high-performance 115-tonne-class surface miner, equipped with a 470 kilowatt engine and a four-spiral cutting drum. It excels in several surfacing mining …

CDE unveils first global installation of X5 ProPress

The first X5 ProPress in Australia is set to be commissioned. Image: CDE CDE has confirmed that it is on track to install its first X5 ProPress in Australia within the coming months, marking the first global commissioning of this technology.  Unveiled at Hillhead in Buxton, England, last year, CDE’s ProPress represents a new generation …

Holcim to deliver concrete solutions to Canberra transport project

Installation of Humes FutureCast® precast box culverts on Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A, delivering low-carbon stormwater infrastructure to support the project’s 1-in-100-year flood protection upgrade. Image: Holcim Holcim is delivering integrated concrete solutions for one of Canberra’s key transport projects. The Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A project is extending the city’s sustainable transport network from …

A bulk solution for the quarry industry

Image: Prime Creative Media Bulk Expo 2026 brings Australia’s bulk handling industry together to solve problems, share solutions, and turn ideas into action. On 16-17 September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, BULK2026 will once again bring the biggest names, brightest minds, and the most innovative technologies under the same roof. For an industry …