Weir releases the next generation of elliptical motion screens

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 …

Caterpillar’s next generation of medium wheel loaders impress

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 …

Holcim Australia breaks new ground at NSW plant

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 …

Geraldton Port breaks new ground on key material handling facility

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 …

Comet’s equipment stacks up for quarrying

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 …

Early works set to commence on Paradise Dam wall

Aerial Panorama of works being undertaken at Paradise Dam in October 2016. Image: John/stock.adobe.com The green light has been given for early works to commence on the new Paradise Dam wall in Queensland.   The works will include site preparation and the construction of two concrete batch plants, support facilities, and a temporary accommodation village. …

Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulator looking at operational risk

Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulator is conducting site visits. Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulator is set to investigate operational risk as part of its statewide operation across quarrying and mining. The regulator will conduct site inspections at quarries and mines in Central Victoria between June 18 and 20. The areas to be examined include Mitchell, …

Superior Industries showcases screening solutions

Superior Industries specialise in the quarrying and aggregates sectors. Image: Superior Industries Superior Industries offers a holistic approach to screening equipment for its customers, ranging from training and education to new products. For many customers in the aggregates industry, it is not enough to just purchase the latest equipment. Training and aftersales support are essential …