Author: Melodie Murphy

Sandvik’s AutoMine® Surface Fleet is transforming quarries and surface mining. Image: Sandvik Sandvik is showcasing its AutoMine® Surface Fleet solution, which can support drilling in quarrying operations. Sandvik’s AutoMine® Surface Fleet is transforming how quarries and surface mines approach drilling, delivering scalable automation, precision, and operational flexibility. Designed for Sandvik’s iSeries surface drill rigs, the …

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Image: Cat Whether your machine is working on rocky terrain or on a residential development, you put it through its paces every day. That’s why it’s important to fit your machine with only the best equipment. Genuine Cat® ground engaging tools (GET) and undercarriage options are developed to help improve the wear life and performance …

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Image: piter2121/ stock.adobe.com James Hardie Industries has revealed its latest executive appointment in what has been described as an “exciting moment” for the Australian company.   Samara (Sam) Toole has been appointed as the company’s chief marketing officer with a remit to lead its marketing strategy and execution across the company’s portfolio.   The building …

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Holcim Australia and headspace are supporting youth mental health. Image: headspace Holcim Australia will partner with the national mental health organisation, headspace, as part of a new initiative to support mental health programs.   The partnership will see Holcim Australia provide financial support for headspace programs, as well as provide opportunities for Holcim Australia’s employees …

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The PC950-11 excavator is Komatsu’s latest innovation. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu has launched its new PC950-11 excavator in Australia and New Zealand.   The new PC950-11 excavator provides quarry and mining operations with a powerful solution which can support lower costs, move more tonnes per hour and improve safety.   According to Komatsu, its latest …

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Image: Prime Creative Media Check out the latest updates from the WA Mining Conference and Exhibition (WA Mining) 2025 as it continues for a second day in Perth. The WA Mining Conference and Exhibition (WA Mining) 2025 continues today in Perth, following a strong opening yesterday that saw a full house across key sessions and …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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