Adam Daunt

A South African manufacturer of modular and static plants has set its sights on global expansion, with Australia as its next target, aided by Vastum Engineering.

William Buck chief economist Besa Deda will be one of the highlights of the IQA National Conference from 6

Heidelberg Materials' Ella Sloss and Jabb Mining's Ben Howard told Quarry about their IQA Young Member Network study in South Africa and what they learnt from the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Mix Group founder Liam Berneville-Claye is having a crack at developing his business from the ground up in the South Australian market.

Tutt Bryant Equipment's range of Metso equipment is readily available to support operators in Australia's quarrying sector.

Multotec has invested in local manufacturing to improve support for the Australian quarrying sector.

Resources Victoria has issued an infringement notice to a Victorian quarry operator and fined the business more than $12,000 after it was found operating outside its approved hours.

Heidelberg Materials has reported resilient first-half results in Australia, with strong aggregates demand, higher ready-mixed concrete volumes and a proposed acquisition that would significantly expand its local footprint.

Holcim has upgraded its 2026 guidance after reporting strong first-half financial results, with Australia identified as one of the markets expected to support continued growth through infrastructure and residential construction activity.

Uncertainty regarding Australia's infrastructure project pipeline and delays in procurement persist, impacting business confidence and investment choices, even as some areas of the construction market experience increased workloads.