The Victorian branch held a successful evening of networking. Image: IQA The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) members have been out in force at site tours, networking meet-ups and golf days as part of the latest IQA events. SA Young Member Network tackles urban quarrying challenges How do you run a quarry practically in Adelaide’s …
ONTRAC considered capacity, width of the lip, and the depth of the bucket. Image: ONTRAC Group A custom-designed bucket is helping the Barro Group get the most out of its excavators while improving comfort for the operator. At the Barro Group Mountain View Quarry, basalt could be right at the surface or deep beneath several …
Institute of Quarrying Australia president Michael Close. Image: IQA IQA president Michael Close interviews John O’Reilly from BDM Aggregates, Metso Australia, about sustainability, technology, and workforce. Michael Close: What drives Metso’s commitment to supporting the Australian quarrying sector through the IQA? John O’Reilly: The Australian quarrying sector is fundamental to building the infrastructure our communities …
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Institute of Quarrying Australia CEO Jane Schmitt. Image: Institute of Quarrying Australia Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) chief executive officer Jane Schmitt shares how the organisation is working on building awareness about career opportunities in the sector. The detailed findings from our recent Schools to Workforce (S2W) research project confirmed school engagement in our sector …
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Tricon Equipment’s team will often advise quarries on the best configuration of equipment. Image: Tricon Find out what sets Tricon Equipment apart as an importer and reseller of mobile crushing and screening equipment. Tricon Equipment’s aim is not just to provide equipment – it is to be a trusted and reliable partner and advisor for …
Image: Prime Creative Media Perth is about to host the next decade of mining innovation, as global industry leaders, technology pioneers, and the sector’s biggest operators gather for the WA Mining Conference & Exhibition (WA Mining) next week. Taking place at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, this year’s program is stacked with industry-shaping exhibitors …
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Image: souayang/stock.adobe.com Holcim Australia, Heidelberg Materials Australia and Adbri have welcomed the confirmation of Cement Australia’s acquisition of Buckeridge Group of Companies’ cementitious assets. Cement Australia, a joint venture between Heidelberg Materials Australia and Holcim Australia, received approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in recent weeks following changes to the acquisition’s …
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Image: Anoo/stock.adobe.com The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has confirmed it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of SA Premix by Adbri. Adbri, through its subsidiary Adbri Concrete and Quarries SA, had pursued the acquisition of SA Premix which includes Premix Concrete SA, Seelander Quarries Pty Ltd, Clinton Sands Pty Ltd, Clinton Quarries …
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Heidelberg Materials will progress its Padeswood CCS project. Image: Heidelberg Materials Heidelberg Materials has confirmed that construction will start on its flagship Padeswood carbon capture facility this year, following the signing of a funding agreement. The agreement with the UK Government enables the Padeswood CCS project in North Wales to progress with an estimated …
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Due to the 875/65 R29 EM tyres, the Bell B50E is gentle on the ground. Image: Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Decades after first unveiling the world’s first 50-tonne articulated dump truck (ADT), Bell Equipment’s proven B50E remains the company’s flagship 6×6 model and is trusted in the industry. The Bell E-series from Bell Equipment is …
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