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The LafargeHolcim portfolio of carbon capture projects has been reinforced after the US Department of Energy announced that it will support the company's CO2MENT Colorado Project. This follows funding by the German government of LafargeHolcim's Westküste 100 project, which was announced in August.

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has announced a challenge to raise $1 million as part of the ACI Foundation’s annual appeal.

Sandvik is restructuring its crushing and screening business with the establishment of a new business area, Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions (SRP).

Under the theme ‘Building Tomorrow in China for China’, Volvo and sister brand SDLG will exhibit side by side at the bauma China 2020 exhibition taking place 24-27 November at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.

Relentless technological advancements in hydraulic hammers in recent years have ensured proper operation, enhanced breaking efficiency, minimised operating costs and the time associated with completing tasks, thus helping fleet owners achieve long-term productivity and cost efficiency.

In 1985, Caterpillar expanded its revolutionary elevated sprocket undercarriage concept to its medium track-type tractor (MTTT) line with the launch of the H-Series models. Still unique to this day for the 100 to 250kW dozer class, the high-drive design conformed to the ground better, improving durability, serviceability and performance compared to low-drive and oval track designs.

As construction companies digitise more of their operations and take advantage of the many benefits this brings, cybersecurity becomes increasingly effective support. Guy Dulberger, vice president of Information Security at Ritchie Bros., explains why the topic is so important and outlines some of the steps businesses can take to ensure their online operations stay effective

Hitachi Construction Machinery is planning to launch the ultra-large EX2000-7 hydraulic excavator in October 2021.

Green Rock has acquired Alabama-based Couch Aggregates in a move which it says expands its footprint in the construction aggregates industry. 

Two Liebherr wheeled loaders are helping to meet the demands of increased production at concrete batching company Ready Mix Tees Valley.

Distributor SMT Ghana opened its doors to existing and potential clients to showcase a wide array of products from China-based quarrying, construction and mining equipment company SDLG.

Quarrying and aggregates company Singleton Birch has partnered with Oxford University spin-out Origen Power to develop zero carbon lime production.

Liebherr has launched the new LCM 1.0 concrete mixing plant which is capable of producing up to 60m³ output per hour.

The only operational quarry in the Falkland Islands has invested in new mobile crushing and screening equipment to meet the South Atlantic Ocean archipelago’s increasing demand for aggregates.

Construction and infrastructure company Aggregate Industries has launched the ProLay system offering asphalt solutions tailored to specific applications.

Developments in technology have seen state of the art asphalt plants evolve into increasingly mobile, versatile and low emission facilities with an ever greater rate of recycling. In this article by US-based asphalt plant manufacturer Astec Industries, the company assesses the development of the industry and sets out the latest technology developments.

Lafarge Canada is working with its subsidiary Geocycle Canada and Rio Tinto to reuse waste from the aluminium smelting process to make cement. 

A long-standing and passionate campaigner for mineral-resource sustainability, Arnaud Colson had a highly rewarding career at French building materials giant Lafarge, while holding presidencies and vice-presidencies in a wide range of industry unions and associations. Now running a successful environmental development consultancy, Colson talks to Guy Woodford about his impressive career and the key current and likely future issues within the European and wider-world mineral products industry

The equipment rental sector in Europe saw growth of 4.1% in 2019, according to a survey of 15 countries published by the European Rental Association (ERA). The survey estimates there will be a decrease of 10.4% this year, but the market is forecast to increase by 4.8% in 2021 at a constant exchange rate.

The World Cement Association has issued an October Update for its members detailing changes at the association over the last six months in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.