Author: Melodie Murphy

Image: Timon/stock.adobe.com Heidelberg Materials Australia has confirmed it has secured a major contract as part of South Australia’s largest infrastructure project.   The company has been awarded the Segmental Lining Concrete Supply contract, which will be integral to the tunnelling works with the final 10.5km of the North–South Corridor of the River Torrens to Darlington …

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Image: Rafael Ben-Ari/ stock.adobe.com Fulton Hogan has revealed more details around the progress of its road base product, RAP2(ES) which is designed for sustainable construction.   Fulton Hogan’s Australian Pavements Research and Development team has successfully trialled an enhanced version of the RAP2(ES) product.   Fulton Hogan pavements manager Dr Laszlo Petho and Fulton Hogan …

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Image: APchanel/stock.adobe.com Potential for four quarries have been included in the approved proposal for a major project on Robbins Island in northwest Tasmania.   The four quarries have been approved as part of an approved proposal for the construction and operation of a wind farm with up to 100 wind turbine generators. The project will …

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Image: Holcim Holcim has confirmed it has divested its Nigeria business to Huaxin Cement at an equity value of USD $1 billion.   Under the terms of the deal, Holcim has sold its entire 83.81 per cent shareholding in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement on a 100 per cent basis before dividend adjustments.   …

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Image: Timon/stock.adobe.com Heidelberg Materials UK has launched a new concrete plant to bolster its network of facilities in Wales.   The new concrete plant, located in Abergele, North Wales, is adjacent to Heidelberg Materials UK’s Abergele quarry. The proximity of the plant means that the emissions associated with transporting the aggregates by road are significantly …

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Image: Boral Boral has highlighted the extensive efforts and investment it is making in upgrading its heavy machinery at sites across Australia.  The construction materials producer provided more details on its extensive heavy machinery upgrade program, which has been carried out throughout the year.   “With more reliable assets in place, we can improve availability and …

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Image: Javier / stock.adobe.com WorkSafe Victoria has provided guidance for several industries following the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) issuance of a severe weather warning. BOM has advised of severe weather conditions across Central, Mallee, South West, North Central, West and South Gippsland, Wimmera and parts of the East Gippsland, North East and Northern Country districts. …

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Image: FlipScreen In the aggregates industry, efficiency isn’t a luxury – it’s the cornerstone of survival. FlipScreen is showcasing a new screening method to achieve the efficiency the Australian quarrying sector demands. With demand for construction materials climbing and operational costs under constant pressure, producers are challenged to do more with less. Every load, every …

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Image: Youril/stock.adobe.com Launching new equipment or innovations in mobile crushing and screening? Quarry is looking to spotlight your business. Mobile crushing and screening equipment is an integral part of the Australian quarrying and aggregates sector. In this important part of the sector, staying front of mind and visible is critical. Opportunities are available for companies …

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Image: APchanel/stock.adobe.com Resources Victoria has shared more details about the regulator’s ongoing inspection program of the state’s quarries and mines.   The regulator has been conducting an intensive series of site inspections to assess how site risk is being managed. Between February and June 2025, the regulator visited more than 350 sites across 50 local government …

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