Heidelberg Materials’ Grange Top quarry in Rutland, located near its Ketton cement works, has become the site of a groundbreaking paleontological discovery. A 170-million-year-old pterosaur bone, dating back to the Middle Jurassic period, was uncovered by the Peterborough Geological and Palaeontological Group (PGPG). This significant fossil find—the first pterosaur boneContinue Reading
FPT Industrial is proud to be the first winner of the Alternative Engine Award: the brand’s XCURSOR 13 was chosen by the jury for the new award – organized by Powertrain International magazine – as the best expression of a holistic vision of the future of mobility, acknowledging the importanceContinue Reading
Komatsu has unveiled its latest generation of wheeled loaders, the WA475-11 and WA485-11. These two new models are said to be packed with state-of-the-art technology and offer great performance, efficiency, and operator comfort for maximised customer value. At the heart of the new Dash 11 generation wheeled loaders is aContinue Reading
Cement is essential in modern construction but comes at an environmental cost, with its production being energy-intensive and reliant on fossil fuels. Currently responsible for approximately 7% of global carbon emissions, cement production is projected to emit 3.8 billion tons of CO₂ by 2050 if no action is taken. TheContinue Reading
The recent commissioning of Rino Recycling’s landmark construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling plant marks a transformative step toward a sustainable future for South East Queensland (SEQ). The cutting-edge plant, located in Brisbane, integrates both wet and dry processing systems and is already making a significant impact by capturing valuableContinue Reading
Zambia’s ongoing energy crisis presents a significant challenge to economic stability, impacting the productivity and viability of key sectors, including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and commercial enterprises. Frequent power outages disrupt critical operations, reduce output, and hinder economic growth. Recognising the need for dependable power solutions, DGC Africa has formed aContinue Reading
Allied Gold Corp is enlisting the help of Mota-Engil to advance its Kurmuk project, in Ethiopia, with the Portugal-based engineering and construction company set to carry out the mining contract. The award will advance earthworks at an early stage, allow sufficient time for the importation and mobilisation of equipment wellContinue Reading
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is launching the MD/MDX Peg Bolt, a new ground support solution for underground mining. Based on the well-known MD/MDX Bolt, this new addition to Sandvik’s ground support portfolio improves underground safety even further. Innovative technologies and outstanding product quality enable the safest ground support solutions,Continue Reading
A mini-excavator performing its routine tasks is commonplace. However, when that machine is a 30-year-plus local veteran still going through its paces, it represents a remarkable achievement, one that embodies the unparalleled quality and reliability that the Wacker Neuson brand is globally renowned for. In 1984, Wacker Neuson (then knownContinue Reading
Concor won two prestigious Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for its impressive work, undertaken in joint venture with Lubocon Construction, on the Ash Disposal Facility (ADF) expansion at Eskom’s Kendal Power Station near Ogies, Mpumalanga. Placed as the winner in the AfriSam Innovation Award for Sustainable Construction Category, theContinue Reading
