Onetrak builds on trusted partnerships to support quarries

Onetrak is the Australian distributor of Anaconda Equipment. Image: Onetrak Family businesses from around the globe are working together to deliver crushing equipment tailored to support Australian quarries. Paul Kerr has spent more than 30 years in the quarry equipment business. During this time, he has visited dozens of factories, learning what makes them tick and …

How workers can stay ahead of airborne silica concerns

Maintenance workers often face higher exposure levels than other site personnel. Image: Cleanspace With the formation of the NSW Respirable Crystalline Silica Expert Taskforce, attention is shifting to the growing health risks posed by airborne silica in industries like quarrying. Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – produced during the crushing, cutting, and drilling of stone – …

Protected: Exciting opportunity to purchase Maryvale Sands

C.J. Ham and Murray is presenting the Maryvale Sands business for sale. Image: C.J. Ham and Murray This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Exciting opportunity to purchase Maryvale Sands appeared first on Quarry.

Protected: Kinder Australia showcases K-Conveyor Pulley solution in mining

Kinder Australia worked with an Australian mining operation for a custom solution. Image: Kinder Australia This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Kinder Australia showcases K-Conveyor Pulley solution in mining appeared first on Quarry.

John Deere supports key Awesome Women in Construction event

John Deere is sponsoring the Awesome Women in Construction awards in 2025. Image: AWIC John Deere is helping Awesome Women in Construction (AWIC) celebrate the achievements of women in the construction industry. It happened over breakfast. Amanda Bulow, along with 14 awesome women, inadvertently lit the spark that would lead to a thriving organisation that …

Safety to be showcased at IQA’s NSW conference

Image: Anton Gvozdikov/stock.adobe.com Rugby league star Shane Webcke discusses the importance of workplace safety at the Institute of Quarrying Australia’s (IQA) health and safety conference. While Shane Webcke is known for his illustrious career with the Brisbane Broncos and as a famed State of Origin representative for Queensland, his keynote speech at the IQA’s Queensland …

IQA members out and about for site tours, networking and golf days

Quarrying professionals at Heidelberg Materials’ Farleigh Quarry to network and learn. Image: IQA Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) members have been connecting across Australia through golf days, site tours, and networking events. Young members dive deep into quarrying The Victorian branch Young Member Network (YMN) took sector immersion to new heights with a tour of three …

Building momentum: IQA programs launched, connections made

Institute of Quarrying Australia Michael Close. Image: IQA Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) president Michael Close shares insights into the organisation’s current activities to support its members across Australia. Our inaugural IQA Mentoring Program has exceeded all expectations since its May launch. Within days of opening applications, we achieved full capacity with our first cohort …

Vik Bansal set to step away from Boral role in leadership transition

Boral chief executive officer and managing director Vik Bansal. Image: Paul Robbins/Boral Boral chief executive officer and managing director Vik Bansal is set to step away from his current role at the Australian construction materials producer.   A transition is expected to take place at Boral during early 2026. After concluding his role as CEO …

Volvo’s articulated haulers are made for the wild

The Volvo J series haulers offer superior traction, stability, and control across challenging terrains. Image: CJD Equipment CJD Equipment showcases the next evolution of articulated haulers from Volvo, built to conquer the toughest terrains. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has recently unveiled its next generation of haulers, inspired by input from quarry operators. The J …