Author: Melodie Murphy

Image: Mount Sylvia Diatomite An established Queensland-based open pit operation extracting diatomite, palagonite mine and aggregate resource has been listed on the market. Known as Mount Sylvia Mine, and located  approximately 38km southwest of Gatton and 90km southwest of Brisbane, the site produces four minerals used in three different industry sectors: Basalt is used for …

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The facility is in Airasca, Italy. Image: SKF SKF has unveiled a new “global centre of excellence” which will be responsible for its super-precision bearings.   The highly automated facility, located in Airasca, Italy, integrates SKF’s manufacturing operations, business support functions, research and development, and product line management into a single environment.   “We’re excited …

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Image: Holcim UK New data has highlighted that demand for circular construction materials is on the rise as the sector continues to pursue a sustainable approach.   The new data from the construction industry has shown that customers’ interest in circular products is growing when selecting suppliers.   According to the new survey, 94 per …

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Image: agnormark – stock.adobe.com Resources Victoria has spent time updating the state’s quarry operators about a key change which will take place from mid-2027.   The resources regulator has recently spent time with members from the Institute of Quarrying Australia to explain a new risk-based operating model, which will come into effect during 2027.   …

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CRH CEO Jim Mintern. Image: CRH CRH has confirmed the finalisation of its multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire Eco Material Technologies in the North American market.   In July, CRH announced its intention to acquire Eco Material Technologies, which is one of North America’s major suppliers of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). The total consideration of the …

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The MBV System was shaped in response to industry feedback. Image: Multotec Australia Multotec Australia is offering the MBV System as a screen media solution that enhances safety and reduces maintenance time. When it came to fine-aperture rubber cross-tension panels, customers were approaching Multotec with a similar story; the available options took too long, the …

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Striker Crushing and Screening supplies quality crushing and screening equipment. Image: Striker Crushing and Screening Striker Crushing and Screening’s equipment has been a game changer for an independent limestone operation. Caraban Limestone has been operating for over two decades just outside of Guilderton as an independent supplier of key construction materials. A few years ago, …

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Comedian Anthony “Lehmo” Lehmann hosted the welcome dinner. Image: IQA Quarry professionals from across New South Wales have dedicated their time to improving safety on their sites at the 2025 NSW Quarrying and Mining Safety and Health Conference. When was the last time you asked your team where they think they might get hurt? How …

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Image: Tesla Tesla is making waves in Western Australia as the lead exhibitor of the 2025 WA Mining Conference & Exhibition (WA Mining) Decarbonisation Zone. Taking place this October at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, WA Mining continues to cement its reputation as a hub for cutting-edge innovation and future-focused technologies shaping the mining …

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Komatsu Australia has deployed its 500th AHS truck. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu Australia has celebrated the successful deployment of the 500 automated haulage system, also known as AHS, truck in Australia. The most recent AHS truck was rolled out in Western Australia, which continues the longstanding success of the Komatsu AHS truck in the mining …

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