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Boral chief executive officer Vik Bansal with Federal MP Chris Bowen. Image: Boral

Net-zero’s next frontier

While much of the focus in heavy industries is on decarbonising equipment, site facilities could be the next key area in the pursuit of net zero. Read More

Adam Daunt19 hours agoJanuary 21, 2025

The Rincon project consists of brine extraction using a production wellfield. Image: adobestock.com/RHJ

Bulk Industries, Heavy industry, Latest News, Mining and Heavy Industries, Quarrying

Rio Tinto approves lithium project in Argentina

Rio Tinto has approved $2.5 billion1 to expand the Rincon project in Argentina, the company’s first commercial scale lithium operation, demonstrating its commitment to building a world-class battery materials portfolio. Read More

Joseph MisuracaDecember 13, 2024, 9:47 amDecember 13, 2024

Boral buys Culcairn Quarry

Boral has acquired the Culcairn Quarry in southern NSW, located 50 kilometres north of Albury-Wodonga.
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William ArnottAugust 20, 2024, 8:52 amAugust 20, 2024

Mineral Processing Solutions (MPS), an OPS Group company, will expand its distribution of Astec’s fixed plant and equipment to include aggregate and mining sectors in New South Wales.

Bulk Equipment, Conveyors, Heavy industry, Latest News, Mining, Quarrying

Astec extends MPS fixed plant distribution rights to NSW

Mineral Processing Solutions (MPS), an OPS Group company, will expand its distribution of Astec’s fixed plant and equipment to include aggregate and mining sectors in New South Wales.
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William ArnottJune 18, 2024, 10:55 amJune 18, 2024

Agriculture, Latest News, Mining, Quarrying

Legislation to connect agriculture, resources and renewables industries

The Queensland Government has introduced legislation that aims to strengthen the coexistence framework for agriculture and resource industries.
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William ArnottMay 7, 2024, 11:09 amMay 7, 2024

Boral buys Booyal Quarries

Boral has completed the acquisition of a 75-hectare hard rock quarry located 60km south-west of Bundaberg in the Wide Bay region.
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William ArnottMay 1, 2024, 11:03 amMay 1, 2024

Bulk Equipment, Conveyors, Heavy industry, Mining, Quarrying

How low can Thor Global’s telescoping radial stackers go?

Thor Global says its latest low-profile telescopic radial stacker has the lowest feed height in the industry. ABHR learns what this will mean for bulk handlers.
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William ArnottAugust 23, 2023, 9:20 amAugust 23, 2023

Solving on-site issues can be a tricky task. Oftentimes, customers are not aware of the simple solutions available within their industry. The OPS Group, however, is changing that by helping take the stress out of the process for bulk handling operators.

Bulk Equipment, Heavy industry, Mining, Quarrying

OPS support stacks up

Solving on-site issues can be a tricky task. Oftentimes, customers are not aware of the simple solutions available within their industry. The OPS Group, however, is changing that by helping take the stress out of the process for bulk handling operators.
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William ArnottAugust 1, 2023, 9:42 amAugust 1, 2023