July 16, 2012
Eppleton Quarry products in North-East England is producing limestone and sand from a former colliery. A colliery reclamation area is now a quarry…
July 16, 2012
A biodiversity offsetting scheme is underway as part of a quarry extension which includes the removal of 20 million m³ of overburden. Patrick Smith…
July 16, 2012
Raising the Bar, an initiative at the John Wainwright quarry, aims to create a sustained and vibrant safety culture as Patrick Smith reports Anew…
July 16, 2012
Specialist equipment is used in getting rock from the quarry face to the processing units as Patrick Smith reports Hauling fragmented rock from the…
July 16, 2012
After looking at the options, an Oman company opted for a dual powered machine to help produce aggregates Powerscreen has sold its first dual powered…
July 16, 2012
With the UK government consulting on moves to turn the EU Emissions Directive into UK law, Stephens Scown’s Robert Camp looks at how the legislation…
July 5, 2012
One of the biggest granite quarries in Europe is seeking to make the best use of available reserves. Patrick Smith visits Mountsorrel Overlooking the…
July 4, 2012
In recent times the requirement to wash mineral reserves has become more frequent as operators tackle more difficult materials. With this upward…
July 4, 2012
Automation of materials handing on site is helping to improve safety and reduce costs. Advances in computer technology and control systems has…
July 4, 2012
Simon Purchon talks to Patrick Smith about the asset management side of Babcock International Group Globally each year, the aggregates industry moves…