by mjd | Aug 8, 2004 | AQA Awards, Award Winners, Mimico Environmental Award, News
Five outstanding entries were received this year each excelling in environmental standards. The winner was Winstone Aggregates Three Kings Quarry presented here to David Howie from Winstones by Rex Davies, of MIMICO.Three Kings Quarry Manager Gordon Laing and wife...
by mjd | Jul 17, 2004 | Branch News, Central Districts, Conference News, News
Welcoming delegates arriving for the Conference at Wairakei this year were fine examples of our sponsors’ quarrying equipment We are always most grateful for the sponsors who are ensure our conferences run well. Conference theme: Welcome speeches by: Warwick...
by mjd | Jun 25, 2004 | Branch News, Local Reports, News, Otago / Southland, Reports
Gavin Hartley reports:- Our Branch held a very successful meeting on 24 June 2004 attended by 35 members and interested parties. The evening was sponsored by Cable Price. Cable Price showed two videos and also had two new Wheeled loaders present that have been...
by mjd | Jun 22, 2004 | News
What do you do to celebrate the opening of a hard rock quarry? Hire rock star Jimmy Barnes to hold a private hard rock concert, of course. At least that is what Auckland firm Stevensons has decided is a fitting opening for its latest quarry. The Aussie rocker will be...
by mjd | Apr 23, 2004 | News, Reports, Safety
On 10 Feb 2004, a mine-worker was fatally injured whilst working in the workshop at the Century zinc mine in north-west Queensland. At about midnight 9/10 February, a tyre fitter was working with another person removing an outer rear wheel of a Komatsu 830E haul...
by mjd | Apr 19, 2004 | Award Winners Reports, News, Reports
I would just like to thank Gough’s Management Team and a special thanks to Ardie Rankin for putting together a great itinerary on the Australian Trip for Kim and myself. Melbourne CAT Factory First stop was Melbourne and out to the CAT factory where graders are...
