Mining’s global leaders set to unite for WA Mining

Image: Prime Creative Media Perth is about to host the next decade of mining innovation, as global industry leaders, technology pioneers, and the sector’s biggest operators gather for the WA Mining Conference & Exhibition (WA Mining) next week. Taking place at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, this year’s program is stacked with industry-shaping exhibitors …

‘Key player’: Cement Australia’s recent BGC acquisition welcomed

Image: souayang/stock.adobe.com Holcim Australia, Heidelberg Materials Australia and Adbri have welcomed the confirmation of Cement Australia’s acquisition of Buckeridge Group of Companies’ cementitious assets.   Cement Australia, a joint venture between Heidelberg Materials Australia and Holcim Australia, received approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in recent weeks following changes to the acquisition’s …

ACCC gives green light to latest Adbri acquisition

Image: Anoo/stock.adobe.com The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has confirmed it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of SA Premix by Adbri.   Adbri, through its subsidiary Adbri Concrete and Quarries SA, had pursued the acquisition of SA Premix which includes Premix Concrete SA, Seelander Quarries Pty Ltd, Clinton Sands Pty Ltd, Clinton Quarries …

Heidelberg Materials locks in milestone for key Padeswood project

Heidelberg Materials will progress its Padeswood CCS project. Image: Heidelberg Materials Heidelberg Materials has confirmed that construction will start on its flagship Padeswood carbon capture facility this year, following the signing of a funding agreement.   The agreement with the UK Government enables the Padeswood CCS project in North Wales to progress with an estimated …

Bell Equipment proves to be in a class of its own

Due to the 875/65 R29 EM tyres, the Bell B50E is gentle on the ground. Image: Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Decades after first unveiling the world’s first 50-tonne articulated dump truck (ADT), Bell Equipment’s proven B50E remains the company’s flagship 6×6 model and is trusted in the industry. The Bell E-series from Bell Equipment is …

Act Fast: Expressions of interest open for Mount Sylvia Mine

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 …

SKF unveils new ‘dynamic’ Italian production facility

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 …

New data reveals increasing demand for circular construction materials

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 …

Resources Victoria updates operators about new duty model

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.   …