Author: Melodie Murphy

Both the SK380XD and SK500XD feature triple-plated hardened steel on high-wear areas. Image: Kobelco Kobelco’s new XD Series excavators have been purpose-built to meet the challenges of the harshest work environments. Conditions on Australian quarry sites put equipment through its paces. Excavators must be prepared to handle heavy, abrasive materials day after day. Most quarries …

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CSSH developed the IMS-BP1200-48TB with IMS. Image: CSSH Crusher Screen Sales & Hire (CSSH) and IMS are designing solutions that make quarry operators’ lives easier. Crusher Screen Sales & Hire (CSSH) is developing solutions to solve the common pain points of Australian quarry and aggregate producers. “It is not unusual when a construction site project …

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Concrete pours for factory floors required precise timing and quality materials. Image: Kayasand For the first time in New Zealand, a factory floor has been built using concrete made with 100 per cent manufactured sand.  APD, a New Zealand manufacturer of stormwater and wastewater management solutions, believes in doing good from the ground up. So, …

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ONTRAC Group offers complete MTG Systems solutions, including replacements, refitments and repairs. Image: ONTRAC Group ONTRAC Group has showcased the full capabilities of MTG Systems solutions, which can be used across its quarry and mining bucket ranges. Why should businesses consider the MTG EX Tip profile for their next heavy-duty quarry bucket? The high level …

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Image: Boral Boral has confirmed a milestone achievement in producing concrete with recycled concrete aggregates via an innovative carbon capture approach.   Boral has said the trial is the “first of its kind” in Australia. The intensive trial used recycled concrete aggregates from its Widemere recycling facility as feedstock to capture and permanently store CO2 …

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Image: souayang/stock.adobe.com The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has confirmed it will not stand in the way of the acquisition involving BGC Cementitious following alterations to the deal.   The decision comes after the merger parties, which include Cement Australia, Holcim, Heidelberg Materials Australia (HMA) and Adbri Pty Ltd, amended their original proposal to …

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Komatsu has signed a new partnership with Applied Intuition. Image: Komatsu Komatsu and Applied Intuition have signed a transformational collaboration that will deliver advanced capabilities through a software-defined vehicle and autonomy platform. With Applied Intuition’s proven capabilities across vehicle operating systems, autonomy stacks, and tooling, and Komatsu’s extensive expertise in off-highway autonomy and mining applications, …

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AIMEX is set to take place in Adelaide. Image: Prime Creative Media The mining world is getting ready to descend on Adelaide, with Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2025 just two weeks away.   Australia’s longest-running mining event will bring together over 5000 decision-makers, more than 230 exhibitors, and attendees from more than 30 countries for …

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The WIQ coffee conversations provide valuable networking opportunities. Image: IQA The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) members have been out in force at annual general meetings, Women in Quarrying events and Young Member Network events. Queensland kicks off AGM season The 2025 AGM season commenced in Townsville on 16 July, with the north Queensland  branch …

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Institute of Quarrying Australia Michael Close. Image: IQA Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) president Michael Close FIQ sits down with  Tricon Equipment director Michael Tripolone. Tricon Equipment is one of our IQA FY2025-26 Gold National Sponsors supporting IQA’s mission to connect, educate, and elevate the sector through major events, campaigns, and initiatives. Michael Close (IQA …

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