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Michelin is introducing a new generation of tyre, suitable for the aggregates and quarrying sector, that is designed to improve on previous products by extending tyre life, improving traction and delivering better comfort and stability.
The Xtra FlexLife range is being launched in July in 29.5 R25 and 875/65 R29 sizes for the original equipment and replacement markets, with an additional five sizes set to join the line-up in 2020. The range can be fitted on loaders, graders and articulated dump trucks (ADT

Mobile crushing and screening machinery manufacturer Rockster has moved to a new base that it says will double its production capacity.
The Austrian company has just (in mid-June) completed the move to the 10,000m² property in Neumarkt im Mühlkreis, Upper Austria. It says the step is necessary due to continuous expansion, an extended product line and shorter delivery deadlines.
Rockster was established 15 years ago in the town of Enns and since then has developed two patented systems for mobile crushers a

The US division of building materials company CEMEX is supplying the project to replace the iconic Sixth Street Viaduct Bridge in Los Angeles, Calif.

CEMEX USA is providing concrete, including a specialised self-consolidating mix, along with thousands of tonnes of aggregates for the project.

The original 3,500-foot bridge was built in 1932 as a vital transportation link across the Los Angeles River. The structure has deteriorated over time, leading to several repairs before its closure in 2016 and the

Not many people know or have heard of Chitamba in India, but that all changed in 2008 when a fortune was discovered there — black granite. Since then, Chitamba’s black granite has become famous and much sought after around the world, especially in the Gulf.

Now a fleet of machines from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) are working on a mine in Chitamba to keep up with the growing demand for black granite. Between 2016 and 2017, production of granite increased 48%, from 2.5 million tonnes to 3.8 to

Understanding the importance of coaching and mentoring to enhance employees’ skills is the focus of this month's ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinar from the UK’s Institute of Quarrying (IQ) Academy.

Julian Smallshaw is Head of Education and Standards at IQ and presents the online webinar on Thursday 27 June, 12.30pm-1pm. He will talk about effective development approaches to enhance employees' skills, knowledge and work performance through coaching and mentoring.

Smallshaw says: “The core of any organisatio

Over 75 mining companies from across Canada, USA, Mexico, Morocco, China, Australia, Peru and Chile attended FLSmidth’s Tailings Forum in Tucson, Arizona, USA.

The focus of the forum on Thursday 13 June 2019 was on filtered tailings management and the potential of the EcoTails solution in reducing water costs, tailings dam risks and minimising environmental footprint.

Todd Wisdom, director of Tailings Solutions at FLSmidth, explained: “The Tailings Forum brought together some of the top leaders in mi

Rolls-Royce Power Systems and XCMG, a multinational heavy machinery manufacturing company based in Jiangsu, China, have formed a strategic cooperation alliance to further develop the Chinese domestic and export mining and quarrying equipment markets, providing optimised solutions to customers worldwide.

A strategic cooperation agreement was recently signed in Xuzhou, headquarters of XCMG, by senior executives of the both companies. According to the agreement, Rolls-Royce and XCMG are committed to joint e

Global building materials supplier CEMEX and GB Railfreight (GBRf), the UK’s fastest growing rail freight operator, presented the new CEMEX-liveried locomotive at a dedicated naming ceremony held at Dove Holes Quarry, in Buxton, Derbyshire, England.

The new locomotive is called The CEMEX Express. The name was unveiled at the event by record producer and rail enthusiast Pete Waterman. Resplendent in the white, blue and red colours of the CEMEX brand, the vehicle recognises the partnership between GBRf and

Allu, the Finnish-headquartered crushing and screening bucket manufacturer for industries including aggregates production, recently staged the first-ever gathering of its Southeast Asia dealer network. Five dealers were represented at the ground-breaking event in Thailand.

Allu has placed a great deal of emphasis over the last few years in growing its highly professional dealer and distributor network. Throughout Europe, Latin America, Africa, the US and increasingly Southeast Asia, the network has conti

Flannery Plant Hire (Flannery), one of the largest providers of operated and self-drive plant in the UK, signed an exclusive deal with Finning UK & Ireland at this year's Plantworx exhibition (11-13 June) to purchase 230 new Cat machines as part of its fleet refurbishment programme.

Signed by Patrick Flannery Senior, the deal finalised at the East of England Arena, Peterborough-staged event is the biggest single order for Finning in 2019. It will bring the average age of the Flannery fleet to an impressi

European construction industry stakeholders have published a new construction policy framework which they say should be fully adopted by the European Commission and EU Member States to better promote sustainable competitiveness in the sector.

Britain’s "green build pioneers" have been called upon to take part in a global competition offering the chance to win from a US$2m prize pot.

The LafargeHolcim Awards are seeking leading projects as well as bold ideas from the next generation that combine sustainable construction solutions with architectural excellence. The 6th cycle of the international competition is open for entries until February 25, 2020.

Aggregate Industries, a member of building materials group LafargeHolcim, has called on t

Camso is launching the MPT 732 multi-purpose bias off the road (OTR) tyre suitable for a variety of applications including materials handling.

The Canadian manufacturer says the new product is engineered for exceptional traction, stability and durability under a variety of conditions, which has been developed to meet the requirements of the EMEA market.

The MPT 732 is the latest addition to the company’s multi-purpose tyre line-up, which offers models to match a wide range of challenging applications

Off the road (ORT) tyre manufacturer Continental is investing €100m to expanding its production facilities in Lousado, Portugal.

The new capacity will be used for the production of radial Earthmoving and Port tyres with a diameter larger than 24 inches (60.96cm). The German-based company says the expansion will create more than 100 new jobs.

The new production hall is created adjacent to the radial agricultural tire production facility opened in 2017. Equipped with tyre building machinery and automat