Author: Melodie Murphy

Astec’s Vari-frequency screen technology is a patent-pending innovation. Image: Astec Industries Astec has developed a new technology that promises to reduce, if not eliminate, screen blinding. When fine particles and moisture mix in the screening process, the resulting blinding can slow production to a halt. As the screen cloth becomes less effective, quarries will need …

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More than 2400 exhibitors and over 139,000 attendees made the journey to Las Vegas for the 2023 event. Image: Image: CONEXPO-CON/AGG The largest construction trade show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, in North America is returning to the vibrant city of Las Vegas on March 3–7 2026. Tens of thousands of construction professionals, industry leaders and exhibitors will come …

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The PNG Expo will be hosted at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby. Image: Prime Creative Media Creating a safer workplace is one of the conference themes at the PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference. Modern mines need much more than personal protective equipment to keep employees safe. Much has been done around …

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Selwood provides dewatering solutions for the civil construction, mining, and quarry sectors. Image: Toolkwip Pumping a flooded quarry is a tough task, which is why Mawsons Seymour turned to Toolkwip Pumps for the job. Located in north central Victoria, Seymour and its surrounding area is no stranger to flooding. According to the Victoria State Emergency …

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Volvo offers customisable packages that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of equipment. Image: CJD Equipment Volvo Construction Equipment is offering quarries an affordable, reliable and sustainable alternative to buying new machinery.  When equipment reaches the end of its initial service life, businesses are often faced with a difficult decision: should they purchase …

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ENDURON Orbital vibrating screens are designed for modularity and ease of maintenance. Image: Weir Weir has designed its next generation of elliptical motion screens that are fully bolted and highly modular. One of the main reasons a vibrating screen fails is high stresses on welded joints. When a screen fails, it causes costly downtime for a …

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Caterpillar’s wheel loaders are used globally. Image: Caterpillar The next generation of medium wheel loaders from Caterpillar are equipped with the latest technology to increase productivity and ease of operation. Caterpillar has introduced new features in its range of next-generation wheel loaders, designed to make operators’ daily tasks easier. Fundamental to this is the new …

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Greg Price, Executive General Manager – Ready-mix Concrete & Major Projects, Holcim and Kevin Larcombe, General Manager – NSW/ACT Concrete – Head National Ready-mix Concrete Logistics, Holcim. Image: Holcim Australia Holcim Australia has reached a significant milestone by breaking new ground on the new high-capacity plant at Badgerys Creek.   The new plant will help …

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The Port of Geraldton in Western Australia. Image: Adwo/stock.adobe.com New ground has been broken on the material handling facility at Geraldton Port, which will support its mineral sands capabilities.   The milestone marks a significant step in the ongoing project to expand Geraldton Port’s capacity and increase the export of key products, including mineral sands …

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Customer support has been a cornerstone of Comet’s business model. Image: Comet Equipment Comet Equipment’s mobile stackers are being deployed all over Australia to deal with aggregates and material handling operations. What sets Comet Equipment apart is not just the company’s clever engineering. It is what happens after the purchase. Comet Equipment president of global …

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