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 …

More construction materials unlocked in the Northern Territory

Image: 1jaimages/stock.adobe.com The Northern Territory Government has announced a change which could unlock access to unlock construction materials in the Greater Darwin region.   The NT Government has announced that the Reserved Land (RL) status over part of Koolpinyah Station has been changed under the Mineral Titles Act 2010. In effect, this means that extractive …

CRH set to acquire Eco Material Technologies in major deal

CRH CEO Jim Mintern. Image: CRH CRH has confirmed its intention to acquire Eco Material Technologies for a total consideration of $2.1 billion.   An agreement between the two companies has been signed, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, but is expected to close in 2025.   “This strategic acquisition further …

Boral notches Berrima Cement Works milestone

The alternative fuel station at the site. Image: Boral Boral has celebrated a major milestone for its alternative fuel station at its Berrima Cement Works in New South Wales. While the financial year normally ends with everyone crunching numbers and filing taxes, Boral celebrated its usage of alternative fuel in its cement manufacturing at the …

Holcim Australia leader recognised in national awards

Holcim Australia has a national presence in quarry and aggregates. Image: Holcim Holcim Australia national sustainability manager Evan Smith has been recognised among the winners of the Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star Champions award.   The awards returned for its fifth year as a key industry recognition for engineers, designers, planners, architects, professionals, …

Extraction limits and site rehabilitation on Resources Victoria’s radar

Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulator is conducting site visits. Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulator is set to continue its wave of inspections across the state in quarry sites, with further site audits set for East Gippsland and the Bass Coast.   Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulator has been conducting site audits throughout the year as part …

Break into the sand market: Two established South Australian operations available

Burden & Co is presenting an opportunity to acquire one or both of two complementary sand production operations. Image: Mt Compass Sand Burden & Co presents a rare chance to acquire two fully operational and strategically positioned South Australian businesses with growth potential in key industries like construction and energy.  Burden & Co is presenting …

Unlock potential: Premium quarry sites package available in Queensland

Morgan Bennett Machinery & Quarry Sales has listed two well-established quarry operations in Central Queensland. Image: Morgan Bennett Machinery & Quarry Sales Morgan Bennett Machinery & Quarry Sales presents two fully approved quarry operations to hit the market including one for sale and one for lease.  Morgan Bennett Machinery & Quarry Sales has listed two …