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The Lyn Jordan Memorial Trophy was first awarded in 1984 for “Best technical paper presented at a branch meeting or at the Institute’s Annual Conference”. Previous winners are: Keith Niederer George Cunningham Bruce Webster Jim Hunter David Niven Gib Stuart Tom Linnell ? Kevin Branch Bruce Hayhow Rob Storrie Chris Pilmer Steve Alford Peter Groube […]
When Graham Fergusson announced that Joanne Dickson Quarry Manager at Dickson’s Transport and Quarries was the 2014 winner of the Niemac Award, everyone in the audience were excited. And for good reason. Of course, the local Whangarei delegates were extremely proud. Dickson’s Glenbervie Quarry hosted the 2014 QuarryNZ field trip. Earlier at the Transdiesels Awards […]
Shawn McLean is completing a National Diploma in Business Level 5 through iSkills. The qualification is achieved through a coached workplace programme and the timeframe to complete the qualification is 12 months. Andrew Dronjak is completing an ATM NEBOSH International Diploma through E Learning UK. This diploma is a Health & Safety qualification which Andrew […]
Gordon Skeggs of Southern Aggregates runs the Oreti Beach Aggregate Plant. This year he carried out some innovative modifications which captured the attention of Southern Cross Engineering / Rocktec.
Total Lubricants secured the AJ and RJ loader shield for the 2014 Annual Conference.
The Porter Group Quarry Leadership Award is a new award this year. The award was presented at the luncheon hosted by the Porter Group at Whangarei’s Toll Stadium. CEO Darren Ralph noted that there were several great names put forward, and was delighted that Steve Ellis was the inaugural recipient. A thumb-nail on Steve: The […]
Removal of Coal particles from sand. How can that be achieved? George Kelcher’s paper describes a clever piece of processing plant designed in house by Road Metals to provide the very best raw-feed product for manufacture of vibrabloc. IOQNZ also submitted his paper for consideration by the IOQ International Presidents. While it did not win […]
Rob Smith has been working tirelessly behind the scenes ensuring that the Auckland Branch Meetings run smoothly. He’s a conscientious committee member with a wicked sense of humour. A deserving recipient of the RD Hassed Memorial Trophy for 2014.
This year the Institute of Quarrying invited Tony Forster, Chief Inspector Mines and Extractives (Mines, Tunnels & Quarries), High Hazard Unit, WorkSafe New Zealand to inspect the sites of the nominations received for the Winstone Aggregates Safety Award. The inspections were carried out in conjunction with the Jim Macdonald Memorial Lecture Tour. This year’s winner […]
