March 30, 2012
Before asphalt roads became the norm in Europe, travelling was a very dusty affair. ABE takes a look at Ammann's involvement in the development of…
March 30, 2012
Demand for decorative paving in Europe means significant quantities are now sourced from India but production is not always managed ethically. Lisa…
March 30, 2012
If it is true that a cat has nine lives, then one UK quarry's Cat wheeled loader has just regained a few following a complete refurbishment programme…
March 30, 2012
Focus on cost per tonne of production has led to growing numbers of quarry operators to investing in larger excavators. Claire Symes reports.…
March 30, 2012
Spiralling fuel costs, demands for easy to operate equipment and calls for low maintenance are driving wheeled loader development. The initial cost…
March 30, 2012
Europe's largest mobile crushers are helping to process greywacke in County Tipperary, Ireland. County Tipperary in Ireland may not seem a likely…
March 30, 2012
While today's super-quarries maybe grabbing the headlines, micro-quarries can still be profitable operations. Mike Woof visited one in Germany to…
March 30, 2012
Cemex UK's Barrington quarry and cement plant is a record breaker when it comes to safety. Claire Symes reports. Achieving zero lost time accidents…
March 30, 2012
Environmental and safety accreditations are common in the aggregates industry but Cemex Spain's quarry restoration effort means it will soon boast an…
March 30, 2012
Developing an EU strategy for security of supply of raw materials for Europe will be a key topic at this year's European Minerals Forum. The…