Author: Melodie Murphy

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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Image: Azad Pirayandeh/shutterstock,com Agile Screening shares how its combination of local knowledge and a global vision is driving its success in the screening sector. In the rapidly evolving world of quarry screening, businesses are constantly seeking solutions that can maximise efficiency, minimize downtime, and adapt to ever-changing regional demands. Agile Screening stands out as a …

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Laura Chibnall provided the keynote speech. Image: Prime Creative Media Key industry members came together to celebrate the biggest Victorian IQA event of the year at the Women in Quarrying luncheon. The Institute of Quarrying Australia Victorian Branch’s Women in Quarrying Lunch has once again proven to be one of the best events on the …

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Southern Pumping has teamed up with Franklin Electric’s Orbit Pumps through a new national distribution and service partnership. Image: Southern Pumping A local pump expert, Southern Pumping, has joined forces with an international manufacturer to bring the latest technology to Australian shores. Water plays an important role in quarrying, being used in both the extraction …

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Image: Holcim Australia Holcim Australia has celebrated the development of ten emerging leaders from its concrete products division, Humes.   The cohort of leaders has undergone three intensive modules, including leadership and safety, technical and operational excellence and sales and commercial acumen.   Humes sales manager Randall Hall said the program had a positive impact. …

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Komatsu hosted its ‘Boots on’ event in New South Wales. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu Australia has unveiled a series of innovations to support production in the quarrying sector. When it comes to reducing costs on the quarry site, it is not just about the core machinery on-site, but also the ecosystem that supports it. Komatsu …

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Pinnacle Hire offers a range of pumps and dewatering equipment. Image: Pinnacle Hire Philipp Jansen from Pinnacle Hire spoke to Quarry about the reasons it can be wiser to rent instead of purchasing pumps. Water pumps are an essential part of dewatering and flood control. However, owning pump equipment comes with significant responsibilities and costs. Quarries cannot …

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Easy maintenance and service were the highest priority for Gromac Quarries. Image: Kobelco Kobelco’s SK500XD is helping remote quarry sites tackle any job with peace of mind. Reliability is one of the most important things for Gromac Quarries. The company operates a network of four quarries strategically located throughout remote Northern Queensland. The company is …

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The K-Shield Dynamax impact idler was designed to address common transfer point issues. Image: Kinder Australia Kinder Australia’s chief executive officer Charles Pratt spoke with Quarry about the company’s history and future as it celebrates a major milestone. Founded in 1985 by Neil and Christine Kinder, Kinder Australia has grown from a two-bedroom house in …

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Sanwest can provide Sancon conveyor solutions to customers. Image: Sanwest Sanwest shares how its versatile range has been solving material handling headaches for decades. Sanwest has sold Sancon Conveyors since the 1980s, and there is something to be said for a range that has satisfied customers for nearly 40 years. Sancon Conveyors has been one …

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