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Giant mining tyres hit the road

IN A Queensland first crumb rubber from giant mining tyres previously fitted to BHP-Mitsubishi Alliance trucks has been used in a trial to resurface one of the state’s major highways.

Giant mining tyres being used in a road sealant trial.

Giant mining tyres being used in a road sealant trial.

The trial was a collaboration between the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, BHP and the Australian Flexible Pavement Association. It aimed to find out whether a crumb rubber-modified binder...

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