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In September 2025 we sowed the seeds on a vacant block in Coorparoo Brisbane and in just 11 months we produced a complete operational Concrete Batching Plant, 145m³/hr out the gate .  This was a mighty effort from CMQ Engineering’s draftsmen, administration and site crew.   CMQ’S SOLID REPUTATION IS BUILT AROUND LEADING EDGE TECHNOLOGY, EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVING THE BEST RESULTS FOR OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS    ...

We go to wherever you need us…. the centre of Australia, the highlands of PNG, or just around the corner.   We have a specialist for the installation of our mobile plants who has worked in the concrete batching industry for a long time. He is highly respected for his hands on approach, dedication and advice.   We set up the plant, commission it and train staff.  We’ll even demobilise the plant if you require.   We’re here to provide 24/7 assistance to our valued customers      ...

The old plant is a 1993 model and it’s still working near Cairns.  A great testimony for a plant that has done an enormous amount of work.  Maintenance is the key to longevity.  The latest 2026 model which is MDG15 compliant went out the gate last week.   The Portabatch is a very robust plant and highly regarded in the construction and mining industries worldwide.  There have been innovations and upgrades for performance and safety over the years which has been recommended by the people on the ground using CMQ’s mobile plants.  This makes them easier to operate, set up......

Transfer of the Silos from our workshop to Neilsens Coorparoo in the early hours of the morning, followed by successful installation.   Well done CMQ Team.      ...

CMQ’s Modular Paste Plant installation at Bunker Hill Mining Corporation, USA We have designed and manufactured this state of the art plant which is currently being installed in Idaho Features: The Tailings Hopper and Conveyor will feed product into our Pugmill. The Silo will discharge into the Loss of Weigh Hopper. The Paste Hopper and Screen will receive, regulate and condition the paste material Completely automated paste control    ...

CMQ’s Concrete Batching Plant installation is advancing at our Turnkey Project at Neilsens Coorparoo site.   7 Overhead Bins, each with approx. 220 tonnes material storage.   Nucleus Structure will support Cement Silos and Cement, Water and Aggregate Hoppers....

CMQ Engineering is excited to introduce our new staff members. We recently brought to Australia three Zimbabwean nationals who have extensive experience in the Quarrying, Mining and Construction industries.  All new staff will add to the existing expertise we have at our Carole Park Workshop. Brielle, our second female apprentice Boilermaker   Wilson and Simbarashe, our new Boilermakers   Abisha, our new Fitter Machinist...

  CMQ has proudly designed and manufactured its first 100 Tonne (GP cement) Mobile Silo. The discharge rate is 105 tonnes of GP cement per hour. As with all our Mobile Silos: The plant can be towed by a standard prime mover without an escort The sliding shut off plate above the horizontal screw allows the screw to be emptied for transport and maintenance with product remaining in the silo The plant is wired to Australian Standards, using steel wire armoured cable,...

  Civil work is advancing at our Turnkey Project at Nielsens Coorparoo site....

In concrete production, quarrying, and mining operations, bulk material handling depends on reliable storage systems. One of the most critical components in this process is the cement silo....

CMQ’s qualified Site Crew has installed another Paste Plant in remote WA. Precision and expert organisation was essential in this location, 1000km from Perth. Well done team!  ...

CMQ has designed a special support Trailer to mount a twin shaft mixer with a discharge conveyor to feed product into an Agi truck. The mobile wet mix plant output is 120m³/hr.  ...

Civil work has commenced for our next Turnkey Project. CMQ will design, manufacture, install and commission the new concrete batching plant at Neilsens Coorparoo....

Our latest Portabatch for Ok Tedi is heading to Brisbane Port to be shipped to PNG. It is fitted with shipping lifting points to enable craneage to load the Portabatch onto a ship. Happy travels!...

CMQ has its first female boilermaker. Kelsea Patterson has completed her apprenticeship, attaining Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade. Congratulations Kelsea!...

Another 2 impressive mobiles have left our Carole Park workshop en route to Garden Well Mine, WA...

If you’ve ever asked yourself ‘what is a concrete batching plant’, then we’ve prepared this handy guide for you. In the construction business, concrete is one of the most important materials, as it is used to build structures, pave roads and paths, and construct bridges....

If you’ve ever asked yourself ‘what is a concrete batching plant’, then we’ve prepared this handy guide for you. In the construction business, concrete is one of the most important materials, as it is used to build structures, pave roads and paths, and construct bridges....

Conveyors are used to move objects from one place to another and are often deployed on mining sites to streamline operations. They can handle the large amounts of debris, aggregates, ores, and minerals produced on mining sites and quarries. Many different types of conveyors are used for a range of tasks onsite, with their main role being to enhance the site’s efficiency. ...

Concrete reclamation, or concrete recycling, is the process of using rubble from demolished concrete structures to build other structures and buildings. Recycling concrete is often cheaper and more ecological than trucking rubble to a landfill....

The mining and quarrying machinery and equipment used is a major purchase for any company working in the industry. Finding a supplier who you trust for all your machinery can be overwhelming. To make the process easier, we have complied the most important things to consider when choosing a reliable equipment supplier....

There are a lot of different types of mining equipment, each serving a specific purpose in the quest for faster and more productive mining. These machines are the backbone of the industry, serving to efficiently extract and process the minerals and resources that make up the modern world....

You may often see silos when driving, but not realise the important purposes they serve. Concrete silos play an important role in crucial industries like agriculture, manufacturing, energy production, and mining. Silos store various materials that are integral to these industries....

Humans have been extracting minerals and ore from the earth for thousands of years. In that time, we have developed new methods that have improved our ability to acquire these resources. Over time, incremental improvements and advances in technique have led to the development of the modern mining industry, which continues to feel the effect of innovation today....

A lot of people imagine mining as a treasure hunt – digging deep underground to uncover gold, silver, and precious gems. But mining is so much more than just a way of finding shiny things. Almost every aspect of modern life can be traced back to mining....

You may have heard the terms quarrying and mining used interchangeably, but these two operations are quite different from each other. Both refer to extraction sites, but the materials extracted, and the methods used, are the key points to focus on when pondering what is the difference between quarrying and mining....

A lot of people imagine mining as a treasure hunt – digging deep underground to uncover gold, silver, and precious gems. But mining is so much more than just a way of finding shiny things. Almost every aspect of modern life can be traced back to mining....

Humans have been extracting minerals and ore from the earth for thousands of years. In that time, we have developed new methods that have improved our ability to acquire these resources. Over time, incremental improvements and advances in technique have led to the development of the modern mining industry, which continues to feel the effect of innovation today....