Charlie Eaton has joined Multotec Australia. Image: Multotec Australia Charlie Eaton recently joined Multotec Australia as its business development manager for quarrying and aggregates in Queensland. She discusses her career so far and why working at Multotec has been a great fit. What made you want to join Multotec and take on the new role? …
Komatsu Blue Rock. Image: Komatsu Australia With more than a century of rock reserves ahead of it, Fulton Hogan’s Blue Rock Quarry, based in South East Queensland, is focused on long-term investment in technology, safety, and efficiency. Over the past year, the site has transitioned to a full Komatsu rental load and haul fleet, recently …
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Image: Prime Creative Media Early Bird Tickets are now officially on sale for PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo), Papua New Guinea’s premier mining and resources exhibition. Set to take place in Port Moresby from July 1-2, 2026, the event brings together businesses, government representatives, and industry leaders from across Papua New Guinea and the …
Image: Prime Creative Media Bulk Expo is delighted to announce Belt Wise as an official Gold Sponsor, marking a strong partnership with one of Australia’s most respected conveyor belt optimisation specialists. Renowned for its expertise in safeguarding conveyor systems across mining, ports, quarrying, and heavy industrial operations, Belt Wise delivers practical, proven solutions that enhance safety, minimise downtime, and protect …
Steve Franklin is the founder of Eltirus. Image: Eltirus Eltirus founder Steve Franklin outlines the value of taking nothing for granted in a quarry. Have any new trends emerged over 2025? I think we are seeing a greater focus on mental health issues with an emphasis on encouraging people to seek help through the RU …
Image: Kayasand Quarry spoke with Kayasand chief executive officer Bram Smith about the future of manufactured sand and how quarries can benefit. How has the industry changed over the past year? It’s becoming a much more sophisticated industry, with a greater focus on utilisation. Quarries are looking to maximise their uptime and minimise unscheduled maintenance …
Image: Paul Kerr OneTrak national manager Paul Kerr spoke with Quarry about how the industry is ready to bounce back after a tumultuous 2025. What was 2025 like for the quarrying industry? I think 2025 has been a tough year for the whole market. There are certain areas where government spending has been below par, …
Image: FRPhotos/stock.adobe.com A joint venture between Laing O’Rourke and global infrastructure firm AECOM has been appointed Delivery Partner for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Venues Infrastructure Program. In a major step toward progressing the state’s plans for the multi-billion-dollar-event, the consortium, known as Unite32, will work with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination …
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Image: ungvar/stock.adobe.com Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed findings from the Productivity Commission’s 2025 National Competition Policy analysis, saying the report highlights significant opportunities to improve productivity and regulatory coherence across Australia’s construction supply chain. CCAA chief executive officer Michael Kilgariff said the report’s focus on modernising standards and regulatory fragmentation could deliver …
Image: Prime Creative Media Ahead of the Bulk Handling Technical Conference and Expo, Quarry sat down with Siobhan Rocks to learn exactly what’s in store. What is BULK2026? On September 16-17 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Bulk Handling Technical Conference and Expo (BULK2026) will once again bring the biggest names, brightest minds, …