Metso supplies equipment across the global quarrying sector. Image: Metso The ES Series Horizontal Screens from Metso are tough enough, and flexible enough, to handle what quarries can throw at them. When Metso designed its ES Series Horizontal Screen range, it wanted to create something that had a wide range of applications, without sacrificing durability. …
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Image: arliftatoz2205/ stock.adobe.com Australian researchers have made a breakthrough by being able to turn water treatment sludge into sustainable concrete. University of South Australia (UniSA) engineers have combined sludge with blast furnace slag into a new material that has shown corrosion-resistant properties. These properties mean the material could be an alternative to traditional cement sewer …
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Holcim has expanded its presence in Canada. Image: Holcim Holcim has expanded its operational footprint in Canada through the acquisition of Langley Concrete Group Inc. Langley Concrete Group is one of the major providers of precast solutions in the British Columbia region. This acquisition means Holcim will have a presence in the precast concrete …
AggFlow analysis of fixed plant set ups can help get a better understanding of the system capability. Image: Eltirus Eltirus founder Steve Franklin discusses performance: how to improve it and, importantly, how to measure it. We hear a lot of talk about the need to innovate, to implement AI solutions and bigger and better equipment …
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Image: Timon / stock.adobe.com Heidelberg Materials North America has continued to expand its operations following its latest acquisition in Canada. The company has acquired “certain assets” of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI). The Calgary-based company is understood to be one of the largest concrete recyclers in its area. The assets included in the acquisition …
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Image: Rafael Ben-Ari/ stock.adobe.com Fulton Hogan has confirmed its appointment to the defence infrastructure panel of the Federal Government. The panel is designed as a contract panel for projects valued over $200 million including major construction and capital facilities. Panel members will engage with the federal government to deliver these major projects involving …
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WIQ coffee conversations provide a platform for professionals to network. Image: IQA Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) members have been out and about at key industry events. Technology integration tops agenda at WIQ coffee conversations Quarrying professionals meeting at two recent Women in Quarrying (WIQ) coffee conversations events identified systems integration as a key operational …
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Institute of Quarrying Australia Michael Close. Image: IQA Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) president Michael Close shares updates about the new programs being launched by the IQA. With the 2025-26 membership renewal period upon us, I encourage all members to renew by 30 June to maintain uninterrupted access to the valuable benefits that support your …
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Agile Screening is making its mark in Australia. Image: Image: Alexey Vecherin/Shutterstock.com Agile Screening, an ambitious new company in the Australian quarrying sector, shares its vision to stand out in the local market. When Ed Sill and his capital and advisory firm, Trinity Capital, acquired the screening media business of Locker in Australia and New …
The Terex MDS M515 Heavy Duty Rock Trommel is available through Tricon Equipment. Image: Tricon Equipment When it comes to serious rock separation in Australia’s harsh quarrying conditions, the Terex MDS M515 Heavy Duty Rock Trommel is setting new standards. Available through Tricon Equipment, this robust and versatile machine is purpose-built to handle the most …
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