Quarry to play key role in new Victorian community

Image: Doublelee/stock.adobe.com A quarry is set to play a key role as part of the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan, which has been signed off by the Victorian Government.   Victorian planning minister Sonya Kilkenny approved the plan recently. The community will include 15,000 new homes, four town centres, eight schools and 79 hectares …

‘Proven strategy’ drives second quarter results for CRH

Image: piter2121 /stock.adobe.com CRH has praised the impact of its acquisitions and underlying demand in key markets for its second-quarter results.  According to the company, it has completed 19 acquisitions in the year-to-date, headlined by the $2.1bn acquisition of Eco Material Technologies. In its note to investors, it said it has a strong pipeline for …

The Australian Mining Prospect Awards 2025 finalists announced

Image: Prime Creative Media The Australian Mining Prospect Awards 2025 finalists have been revealed ahead of the awards taking place at the Adelaide Showgrounds on September 24, 2025. After an overwhelming number of nominations, the finalists for the 2025 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been announced. The Prospect Awards are the only national awards rewarding those who …

Holcim Australia launches latest Reconciliation Action Plan

Image: Holcim Holcim Australia has unveiled a new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) which will underpin its support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.   The RAP encompasses practical actions and long-term partnership initiatives spanning from July 2025 to July 2027. It builds upon the previous RAP, which was launched in 2022.   “This next …

NSW Resource Regulator unveils priorities for quarrying sector

Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com The NSW Resource Regulator has released its key priorities for the quarry and mining industry for the remainder of the year.   The regulator is examining safety compliance across both industries and is investigating four key concerns for the remainder of the year. The regulator releases its compliance priorities and assessment …

Victorian Government releases priorities for quarrying industry

Image: LALSSTOCK/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government has released its Extractive Resources Joint Ministerial Statement 2025 to underpin investment in the state’s quarry sector.   The Victorian Government outlined that the Joint Ministerial Statement 2025 is intended to fast-track quarry approvals by removing barriers in government departments.   “By getting quarry approvals moving faster, cutting unnecessary delays, …

Boral secures key sand material project approval

Image: T.Schneider//Shutterstock.com Boral has secured approval from Sydney Water for its Blended High-Grade Compaction Sand (HGCS) to be used as an approved non-standard product.   The approval comes after more than a year of intensive trials involving Boral, Sydney Water and John Holland. The Boral HGCS will be used in the Upper South Creek Advanced …

Leading industry body supports QME 2026 return

The Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) is set to return IN 2026. Image: Prime Creative Media The Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) is set to return next year with a major showcase of Australia’s mining industry. The Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) has received significant industry backing ahead of its return to …

Holcim Australia and New Zealand notches workplace honour

Holcim Australia has a national presence in quarry and aggregates. Image: Holcim Holcim Australia and New Zealand has been recognised with a significant honour by a global workplace authority. Holcim has been named a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute. The recognition puts the company alongside the likes of Coca-Cola, Infosys and Puma. …

New name, new direction for Pacific Lime and Cement Limited

PLC has launched its quicklime product in WA. Image: Pacific Lime and Cement Limited Mayur Resources Limited has confirmed that the company will be rebranded to Pacific Lime and Cement Limited.   The rebranding, which is effective immediately, points to the company’s transition from a resource developer to a building materials supplier. This transition is …