How Kayasand is shaping the future of sand

Kayasand chief executive officer Bram Smith. Image: Kayasand Kayasand chief executive officer Bram Smith offers insights into the future of sand, sustainability and Australia’s construction industry. What has been the most important lesson from 2024? The growing realisation that quarries can play a big part in lowering emissions from concrete production. By producing high quality …

Gulkula Quarry’s key role in NT tourism development

Shot of the Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Project. Image: Neal Baulch Gulkula Quarry has played a key role in the latest tourism development in the Northern Territory’s East Arnhem region.   The company has supported the construction of a 63-metre rock groyne near Nhulunbuy at Inverell Bay, Gunyangara, as part of the Gunyangara (Gove Port) …

Why CJD Equipment has been a trusted partner for over 50 years

CJD Equipment’s executive general manager of sales and marketing Grayden Leaver. Image: CJD Equipment CJD Equipment Australia executive general manager of sales and marketing Grayden Leaver tells Quarry about goals, milestones and innovation. What were some of the highlights of 2024? Early this year we introduced to the market Volvo Construction Equipment’s zero-emission electric machines …

Liebherr breaks ground on new Mississippi logistics centre

A render of the new state-of-the-art logistics centre. Image: Liebherr Liebherr has broken new ground on a logistics centre, which will be a key part of its operations in the American market. The new logistics centre is situated in the Hive Business Park in Tupelo, Mississippi and is set to serve as the continental warehouse …

How Australia’s infrastructure spending shifted in 2024

Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com A report from Infrastructure Australia has shown how skill shortages and rising costs are impacting Australia’s infrastructure requirements. Infrastructure Australia has released its Market Capacity Report 2024, has lifted the lid on the state of play in Australia’s infrastructure pipeline. A key finding is energy and social infrastructure projects are driving …

Why SMA is a tried and trusted equipment dealer

SMA has extended its partnership with Keestrack. Image: SMA Having a national presence in the Australian quarrying sector means being ready for anything, especially when the market forces you to adapt. SMA (Screenmasters Australia) has an Australian-wide coverage in the quarrying and recycling industries. It is a recognised dealer of mobile and fixed crushing and …

How Superior Industries is investing in the fundamentals

Superior Industries supplies its global clients with solutions to take them from the rock face to load out in the quarrying industry. Image: Superior Industries Superior Industries supplies its global clients with solutions to take them from the rock face to load out. The US-based manufacturer is known for quality crushing, screening, washing and conveying …

Eltirus: New innovations for a new year

Eltirus founder Steve Franklin. Image: Eltirus Eltirus founder Steve Franklin explains how innovation is being highlighted across quarries, and what it means for the future of the industry. What was the most important lesson from 2024? Take nothing for granted, always work to find out new ways of doing things and adding value for clients. …

Dodge Industrial provides safety, stock, and sustainable growth

Dodge’s Raptor elastomeric split-tire coupling. Image: Dodge Industrial Dodge Industrial Australia business development manager Andrew Cousins discusses the mechanical power transmission sector and its potential to support quarries in 2025. What was the most important lesson learned from 2024? Dodge has been in a growth phase since we established ourselves in Australia. We’ve been working …

Stevenson supports science-backed approach to safety bunds

Stevenson quarry in Drury, Auckland. Image: Stevenson Stevenson has backed a science-based approach to improve the safety bunds in its quarries. The change in approach comes after a sub-contractor died in an accident when the articulated dump truck they were driving travelled over a safety bund and fell to the bench below at the Stevenson …