The big rebuild at Isaac Construction
The massive effort being deployed to restore Christchurch’s infrastructure has created opportunities for a number of aggregate suppliers in the region, including Isaac Construction, a...
Category : Quarrying
Quarrying unique schist
Central Otago has a rapidly expanding economy that has triggered a building boom right across the region, which has opened the way for new aggregate...
Taranaki shell rock
A quarry nestled in the hills between the regions of Taranaki and Whanganui is one of only a few in the region to produce limestone....
Classic quarry machines
While a number of well-loved classic quarry machines are stored or displayed around the country, there can’t be many quarries where they are still operated...
Good neighbours
It is not often you come across a situation where the quarry neighbour gratefully appreciates any dust coming their way. ALAN TITCHALL explains. When not...
When diversity counts
A small, but diverse range of quarrying activities and associated operations is helping AA Contracting through the current downturns in the Taranaki dairying and oil...
The danger of prohibiting extractive activity: ‘avoid effect’
A number of councils are currently reviewing and implementing new district or city plans. The signals do not look good for the extractive sector including...
The Re-Greening of Symonds Hill
ALAN TITCHALL visits Symonds Hill Quarry in Auckland to catch up on its consent mitigation programme, as the new quarry gears up to start production....
Four decades on – George Kelcher's ride with Road Metals
George Kelcher’s had an interesting 40-year ride with Road Metals through the ups and downs of the quarry industry. He shares some of those experiences...
Rockfall Emergency: The Untold Story
How industry figures and others toiled mightily to try to save the life of a trapped quarry manager in an operation which began as a...