Author: Melodie Murphy

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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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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