Author: Melodie Murphy

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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Institute of Quarrying Australia CEO Jane Schmitt. Image: Institute of Quarrying Australia Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) chief executive officer Jane Schmitt discusses how the IQA is supporting safety, diversity and workforce development. What an incredible month for our sector. The NSW Safety and Health Conference on 31 July brought together 185 quarry professionals in …

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Image: Southern Pumping Southern Pumping is showcasing the Orbit VIGA for quarries that need a powerful, compact solution for their applications. Quarrying operations demand pumping solutions that can handle abrasive slurries, variable flows, and challenging site conditions, often in locations where space is at a premium. The Orbit VIGA, now available in Australia through Southern …

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The Humes Townsville team supported the project. Image: Humes Humes has confirmed a key milestone has been reached as part of the Bowen Road Bridge Duplication project in Townsville.   The final girder for the project has been completed in partnership with ALBEM Operations. In total, 1500 T girders have been made, weighing around 60 …

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Extraction scheduling combines several factors. Image: Eltirus Eltirus founder Steve Franklin breaks down what is needed to set up a reliable, helpful quarry extraction schedule. If a quarry deposit has a lot of overburden, or has a range of different material types, an extraction schedule may be required to work out the best way to …

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Komatsu Australia supports quarry operators at every stage. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu has invested heavily in supporting the entire ecosystem of the quarry beyond its machinery offering. In many ways, a quarry is a sprawling ecosystem of many moving parts that come together to produce vital construction materials. Whether it’s crushing and screening, office operations, …

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