Jordan Pedley is set to take over the family business from her dad, Craig. Image: Striker Crushing and Screening Jordan Pedley spoke to Quarry about her career in the industry and why she is passionate about continuing the legacy of her family’s business. Following in your father’s footsteps and taking on the family business is …
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IQA Ambassadors Alex Murray and Charlie Eaton. Image: Alex Murray/ Charlie Eaton Quarry talks to members from the IQA Ambassador Program for 2025 about their careers and industry insights. The Institute of Quarrying Australia’s Ambassador Program is in full swing as the initiative takes shape for the first time in 2025. The initiative from the …
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Stevenson is developing plans to expand Waingaro Quarry. Image: Stevenson Stevenson is developing plans to expand the current quarry pit capacity at Waingaro Quarry in New Zealand for future generations. The plans are currently being developed as the quarry approaches its current capacity. The plans would see the current quarry pit gradually expanded into another …
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Business have announced changes for Cyclone Alfred. Image: Ievgen Skrypko/stock.adobe.com Australian construction material producers have announced a series of temporary closures in response to Cyclone Alfred. Holcim Australia and Heidelberg Materials Australia are among those businesses that have announced temporary changes in order to preserve the safety of their employees and sites. Heidelberg …
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CDE’s Regis Marty, Garry Stewart, Eunan Kelly and Lauren McMaster on the first episode of TalkingTons. Image: CDE Group CDE has launched a vodcast series where the wet processing solutions specialist will share insights on the latest industry trends in the natural and waste recycling sectors. The ‘TalkingTons’ Vodcast saw its first episode launched on …
Stevenson and Fulton Hogan partnered to look at the science behind bund design in quarries. Image: Stevenson Safety bunds are some of the most common structures in a quarry, and Stevenson and Fulton Hogan have worked to improve them through science. These physical barriers are primarily built around areas that store hazardous liquids and are …
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Kayasand has supported a major concrete pour in New Zealand. Image: Kayasand New Zealand construction achieved a major milestone with a factory floor being poured using concrete featuring entirely manufactured sand from Kayasand. Factory owner ADP prioritised minimising the environmental impact of the new factory, which included sourcing sustainable materials and reducing carbon emissions. …
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The site provides sand and other materials for more than half of Adbri’s South Australian concrete plants. Image: ONTRAC Group Productivity is up, and expensive overburden campaigns are a thing of the past at Adbri’s Price Quarry, all thanks to a unique excavator bucket from ONTRAC Group. For decades, Australian hospitals, schools, homes, roads, and …
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Image: Kinder Australia Safety in the bulk materials handling industry is non-negotiable. Kinder’s diverse range of safety products addresses common hazards, enhances maintenance efficiencies, and ensures compliance with stringent safety standards. From advanced maintenance tools to dust suppression systems and safety switches, Kinder’s products prioritises protection for workers, equipment, and the environment. Streamlined belt maintenance …
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Boral has made an acquisition in Victoria, Australia. Image: Benjamin Crone/shutterstock.com Boral has confirmed the acquisition of Sand Supplies Pty Ltd in a move to expand its presence in the construction materials market in Victoria. The transaction includes Sand Supplies’ two sand quarries in Glen Forbes and Grantville with its employees set to be …
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