SEW-Eurodrive is invested in success

SEW-Eurodrive has a wide range of solutions for quarry operations. Image: SEW-Eurodrive SEW-Eurodrive general manager for marketing and sales, Darren Klonowski, discusses the company’s success in 2025 and its future plans. What were the main highlights for SEW-EURODRIVE in 2025? From a business perspective, this year was about consolidation. Over the past 10 or so …

A2B Crushing and Screening keeps quarries running

A2B Crushing and Screening is trusted by quarry operators. Image: A2B Crushing and Screening A2B Crushing and Screening’s Mikey Parkinson and Brett Matusevicius reflect on a big year for their business as it grew in the quarrying sector. Can you tell us about how A2B Crushing and Screening started and where the business is today?  …

Lynwood quarry breaks ground on Keeping Place

Community representatives and Holcim team members at Lynwood Quarry mark a milestone soil turning ceremony for the Aboriginal Keeping Place, honouring Country and cultural heritage. Image: Holcim Holcim’s Lynwood quarry in New South Wales has celebrated a major cultural milestone with a soil-turning and welcoming ceremony. The celebration marks the official start of work on …

Evolution, not revolution

Kobelco’s XD Series machines were developed directly in response to quarry customer feedback. Image: Kobelco Quarry sat down with Kobelco general manager of marketing Chris Wolf and general manager of product Mark Johnson to discuss industry trends and learn what the company has planned for 2026. How has Kobelco seen the quarrying industry change over …

Faster consent for quarries and mines in New Zealand

Image: Michael Evans/ stock.adobe.com The New Zealand Government has introduced changes to national planning rules aimed at streamlining resource consents for quarries, mines, and coastal infrastructure projects. The amendments, revealed by Resource Management Act (RMA) reform minister Chris Bishop alongside resources minister Shane Jones and conservation minister Tama Potaka, update five key national direction instruments …

IQA continues to reshape perceptions and build connections

IQA chief executive officer Jane Schmitt. Image: IQA As we step into 2026, I am excited to share initiatives launching this quarter that will reshape how Australia sees our sector and strengthen our community connections. That’s Solid: Our national awareness campaign Our first national public awareness campaign, ‘That’s Solid’, launches in February. The campaign’s tagline …

Conversations with IQA president Michael Close

IQA president Michael Close. Image: IQA Michael Close interviews Dodge Industrial’s Australian and New Zealand division manager Halden Engela. Dodge Industrial is an IQA FY2025-26 silver national sponsors bringing over 145 years of expertise in mechanical power transmission to support Australia’s quarrying sector. MC: Halden, what drew you to partner with the Institute of Quarrying …

Hallett Group gets financial boost for green cement project

Image: South Australian Government The South Australian Government is backing a Hallett Group Pty Ltd (Hallett Group) project to turn Port Augusta into a national hub for the green cement industry. Hallett Group chief executive officer Kane Salisbury said that the company is grateful to both State and Federal Governments for the support of its …

Institute of Quarrying Australia ambassadors revealed

Steve Franklin is an IQA ambassador in 2025. Image: Eltirus The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) is bringing back its ambassadors’ program for 2026 with a team of sector veterans and emerging leaders. The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) has announced that its ambassadors’ program is back for another year, following a successful launch in …

Astec launches A50 jaw crusher

The Astec A-Series Jaw Crushers represent the next generation of crushing technology. Image: Astec Australia Astec has revealed the launch of the A50 jaw crusher, the first model in it’s A-series line. Astec vice president of product management Stephen Whyte said that the A50 is the beginning of a new era for the company, customers …