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01/04/2003 16:03 | Others

Hillhead Heading For Sell-out

Over 400 exhibitors line up to take part in this year's show
01/04/2003 15:56 | Materials Processing

There’s More to Crusher Performance than TPH

Final-stage crushing comparisons provide data for change
03/03/2003 14:45 | Health & Safety

Health And Safety In Quarrying

Part Two: Health and Safety Management Systems
03/03/2003 14:36 | Drilling & Blasting

Good Vibrations

How to deal effectively with airblast/vibration complaints
03/03/2003 14:14 | Drilling & Blasting

So You Think You Have Problems!

Phil Robinson of Exchem Explosives’ technical service department recalls one of his more unusual shotfiring training courses
03/03/2003 14:02 | Materials Processing

Investing In Hope

Quarry upgrade and primary crusher improvements boost production and increase cost-efficiency for Lafarge Cement
03/03/2003 13:48 | Legislation & Regulation

Explosives Legislation Review

Andy Miller, Head of the HSE Explosives Policy Team, outlines the current review of explosives legislation and the proposals for revised separation distances around explosives sites
03/02/2003 12:38 | Business & Finance

Employee Retention

Why do workers stay in the UK quarrying industry?
03/02/2003 12:15 | Loading & Hauling

D-series Volvo ADTs Prove Popular

Volvo's latest machines in demand with UK plant-hire sector
03/02/2003 12:12 | Loading & Hauling

The Case For Dumptrucks

Case introduce new rigid and articulated dumptrucks

The latest additions to Case’s product line-up include two new rigid and two new articulated dumptrucks.
03/02/2003 11:57 | Loading & Hauling

Pulling Power

Terex’s new Generation 7 ADTs provide up to 17% more engine power
03/02/2003 11:49 | Loading & Hauling

The Rise Of The ADT

Why the success of articulated dumptrucks in world markets in the last decade?
03/02/2003 11:35 | Loading & Hauling

Bells At Lee Moor

Hydrex and Imerys load up with Bell ADTs
01/01/2003 11:10 | Health & Safety

Health And Safety In Quarrying

Part One: Accidents — Causes and Effects
01/01/2003 10:35 | Environment & Restoration

The Supply Of Construction Aggregates In The EU

Use of a fiscal instrument to bring about the best practicable environmental option
01/01/2003 09:49 | Asphalt

The Way Ahead

Environmental asphalt — WAM-Foam
01/01/2003 09:15 | Site reports

Bardon Choose Benninghoven

Versatile new plant serves the West Midlands and Welsh Borders region
02/12/2002 16:19 | Others

ECMP ’02 – Time To Act

Conference calls for a unified European minerals strategy
02/12/2002 16:09 | Ancillary Equipment

NewTread From OTR

New retread technology for mine and quarry tyres
02/12/2002 15:56 | Maintenance & Repair

A Practical Solution

3CR12 helps solve corrosion problems in quarries, Phil Shirley reports
02/12/2002 15:41 | Education & Training

Training And Competence

Improving skills to maintain a safe and environmentally acceptable workplace
02/12/2002 14:54 | Concrete

Magnesian Limestone Aggregate In Concrete

A long-term durability report
02/12/2002 13:58 | Others

Prospects Look Bright For Hillhead 2003

Almost 95% of available exhibition space already booked
02/12/2002 12:55 | Site reports

New Block-making Operation At Carew Quarries

Thomas Scourfield & Sons. expand their product range
01/11/2002 12:34 | Others

Minerals 2002 Review

A Report on the Professional's Day Conference
01/11/2002 12:07 | Loading & Hauling

Taking The Lead

The introduction of Komatsu’s new-generation Dash-7 excavator models earlier this year was heralded as the beginning of a new approach to excavator design.
01/11/2002 11:36 | Environment & Restoration

Energy Savings At RMC Aggregates

RMC’s international aggregates businesses are half-way through a 4–5-year energy efficiency campaign, which is now showing early positive results.
01/11/2002 10:57 | Environment & Restoration

Partnerships Can Help Profits In The Minerals Sector

Working with Action Energy to improve energy efficiency
01/11/2002 10:11 | Environment & Restoration

Striking A Balance

An unlikely environmental hero is helping strike a balance between the needs of local people, wildlife and his employer at a Nottinghamshire quarry. Mike Walter reports
01/10/2002 17:22 | Materials Handling

Telescopic Conveyor Technology

Reducing stockpile segregation and degradation
01/10/2002 16:54 | Site reports

Blackwater Aggregates Take-off At Bradwell Quarry

RMC Aggregates’ major sand and gravel joint-venture quarry comes on stream
01/10/2002 16:08 | Materials Handling

Splicing Solution

Texan quarry combats wet-belt splicing wear with abrasion-resistant alloy fasteners
01/10/2002 11:30 | Ancillary Equipment

Better Grades

Volvo introduce B-series motor graders
01/10/2002 11:16 | Health & Safety

Health Screening

Caring for the health of your employees
01/10/2002 09:58 | Marine Aggregates

Marine Stewardship And Dredging For Aggregates

Establishing best practice for more sustainable management in the marine environment

by Dr A.G Bellamy
02/09/2002 16:02 | Weighing

Would Your Weighbridge Pass An ‘MOT’?

Maintenance issues under the spotlight
02/09/2002 15:44 | Legislation & Regulation

The Landfill Directive: What Next?

Implications for mineral site restoration
02/09/2002 15:35 | Loading & Hauling

Enhanced E-Series Dumptrucks From Caterpillar

773E and 775E offer more power, additional body options and an automated on-board oil-changing system
02/09/2002 15:28 | Recycling & Waste

Recycling Developments

WRAP aims for a step change in the right direction
02/09/2002 15:09 | Materials Processing

Silt Problem Solved At Whatley Quarry

New plate filter press improves washing plant efficiency
02/08/2002 12:39 | Health & Safety

On Guard!

Taking Remote Control of Quarry Security and Safety
01/08/2002 13:07 | Site reports

New Benninghoven Plant For Clatchard Quarry

Ennstone Thistle, the Scottish arm of Ennstone plc and the leading suppliers of aggregates and asphalt north of the central belt, have recently replaced a 30-year-old hybrid asphalt plant with a br
01/08/2002 12:52 | Health & Safety

Guardian Angel Or Back-seat Driver?

Warning drivers of collision hazards behind mobile plant
01/08/2002 12:26 | Planning & Development

Meadowhill OCCS

Planning for Success
01/08/2002 12:08 | Materials Handling

One Coal Industry

With oil prices soaring, gas prices doubling in the last 12 months and ageing Magnox nuclear stations to be phased out, Brian J.
01/08/2002 11:48 | Business & Finance

A Century Of Success

John Wainwright & Co. celebrate 100 years as a limited company
01/07/2002 14:09 | Others

A Showcase Event

The Quarry Products Association’s annual Restoration Awards
01/07/2002 12:49 | Site reports

Ancient And Modern

Lafarge Aggregates’ Nether Langwith Quarry comes on stream

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