Telescoping conveyors and truck unloaders increase efficiencies when loading and unloading aggregate and mineral ores.

A Customized Clarification System Eliminates a Costly Settling Pond and Pumps Fines To a Final Stockpiling Location.

Change is inevitable. Sometimes it can be planned, and sometimes we’re unexpectedly thrown into the midst of it.

A Kansas-Based Limestone Operation Realizes Cost-Effective Solutions In Synthetic Screen Media Vs. Woven Wire Cloth.

Polaris Minerals reported sales of $18.8 million, a 36% decrease over sales of $29.6 million generated in the prior year for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009.

Polaris Minerals reported sales of $18.8 million, a 36% decrease over sales of $29.6 million generated in the prior year for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today appointed Leanna Depue, highway safety director for the Missouri department of transportation and Anthony Kane, director of engineering and technical services for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, to the 10-member Advisory Council on Transportation Statistics.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today appointed Leanna Depue, highway safety director for the Missouri department of transportation and Anthony Kane, director of engineering and technical services for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, to the 10-member Advisory Council on Transportation Statistics.

Oldcastle donated $154,000 to CHF International, Hope for Haiti and the Canadian Red Cross. The funds were collected through a company-wide employee donation program with a 100% Oldcastle match.

Oldcastle donated $154,000 to CHF International, Hope for Haiti and the Canadian Red Cross. The funds were collected through a company-wide employee donation program with a 100% Oldcastle match.

Regional Transportation Infrastructure Issues, the third conference it has held in conjunction with Iona College on the topic of infrastructure investment in the United States.

Regional Transportation Infrastructure Issues, the third conference it has held in conjunction with Iona College on the topic of infrastructure investment in the United States.

The Federal Aviation Administration is forecasting that key airspace safety and efficiency modernization efforts will play a vital role in spurring long-term sustained growth in air travel and the nation’s overall economic health. This forecast, which comes after a short-term period of slow growth

The Federal Aviation Administration is forecasting that key airspace safety and efficiency modernization efforts will play a vital role in spurring long-term sustained growth in air travel and the nation’s overall economic health. This forecast, which comes after a short-term period of slow growth

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said that the Department has added an additional $24.2 million to a previously awarded $8.8 million grant to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources to reimburse construction costs for improvements to LA Highway 1. This state highway is essential for transporting offshore oil and gas supplies to and from Louisiana’s Port Fourchon.

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said that the Department has added an additional $24.2 million to a previously awarded $8.8 million grant to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources to reimburse construction costs for improvements to LA Highway 1. This state highway is essential for transporting offshore oil and gas supplies to and from Louisiana’s Port Fourchon.

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee heard testimony last week about the importance of a long-term transportation bill.

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee heard testimony last week about the importance of a long-term transportation bill.

Polaris Minerals appointed Eugene Martineau to its board of directors

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association launched a new transportation landing page, Life is a Highway, to focus the general public’ attention on roads and highways in an effort to spur Congress to invest in the national surface transportation

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association launched a new transportation landing page, Life is a Highway, to focus the general public’ attention on roads and highways in an effort to spur Congress to invest in the national surface transportation

Granite Construction has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for 2010. Out of a record number of nominations,

Granite Construction has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for 2010. Out of a record number of nominations,

During the global economic crisis, HeidelbergCement program to reduce costs exceeded its original goals considerably and strengthened HeidelbergCement's resistance in the face of the crisis.

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey awarded Granite Construction’s joint-venture team of Granite Construction Northeast and Skanska USA a $542 million contract to build the new Port Authority Trans-Hudson train station at the site of the World Trade Center

The following is a formal position issued by the Industrial Minerals Association — North Amercia on the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s technical support incident reduction program.

The following is a formal position issued by the Industrial Minerals Association — North Amercia on the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s technical support incident reduction program.

The following is a formal position issued by the Industrial Minerals Association — North Amercia on the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s technical support incident reduction program.

Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Dr. David Michaels this week testified before the House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee's Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. Michaels shared the Department of Labor's views on the Protecting America's Workers Act

Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Dr. David Michaels this week testified before the House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee's Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. Michaels shared the Department of Labor's views on the Protecting America's Workers Act

The Global Asphalt Pavement Alliance plans to issue a position statement on warm-mix asphalt and adopt a unifying tagline for use around the world. It also elected a new chairman.

The alliance is comprised of multi-national and national asphalt pavement associations throughout the world.

The Global Asphalt Pavement Alliance plans to issue a position statement on warm-mix asphalt and adopt a unifying tagline for use around the world. It also elected a new chairman.

The alliance is comprised of multi-national and national asphalt pavement associations throughout the world.

Bankruptcy Auction of Ind. Sand and Gravel Quarry

Bankruptcy Auction of Ind. Sand and Gravel Quarry

California’s $62 million Folsom Dam improvement project requires extensive rock excavation using a fleet of drills in an ever-changing formation—a situation that presents some very difficult drilling. The project has had as many as 16 drills on site at one time with an average of 11 drilling most days. Those rigs include the Atlas Copco ECM 585, ECM 590, ROC D7 and the newest Atlas Copco crawler, the ROC T35M. In total, an estimated 1 million yards of material will be drilled and shot when the project is complete.

The Senate approved the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act by a 68-to-29 vote on March 17. Among other things, the bill extends the surface transportation law until the end of the year and moves $19.5 billion into the highway trust fund to keep it solvent.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes fell back two points to 15 in March as poor weather conditions and distressed property sales posed increasing

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes fell back two points to 15 in March as poor weather conditions and distressed property sales posed increasing

Recent statistics show that construction output in the United Kingdom fell by more than 11% in 2009.

Recent statistics show that construction output in the United Kingdom fell by more than 11% in 2009.

The State Highway Safety Alliance and the International Association of Chiefs of Police are calling for an aggressive plan to prevent hundreds of thousands of highway fatalities over the next

The State Highway Safety Alliance and the International Association of Chiefs of Police are calling for an aggressive plan to prevent hundreds of thousands of highway fatalities over the next

Industry veteran and incoming Chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association William Schneider is president and CEO of Knife River. He has steered his company to 11 straight years of declining injuries by building a corporate culture of safety.

Industry veteran and incoming Chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association William Schneider is president and CEO of Knife River. He has steered his company to 11 straight years of declining injuries by building a corporate culture of safety.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded CalPortland a 2010 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting our environment through energy efficiency. CalPortland has been an Energy Star partner

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded CalPortland a 2010 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting our environment through energy efficiency. CalPortland has been an Energy Star partner

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded CalPortland a 2010 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting our environment through energy efficiency. CalPortland has been an Energy Star partner

This Industry Market Research report provides a detailed analysis of the United States sand and gravel mining industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry.

This Industry Market Research report provides a detailed analysis of the United States sand and gravel mining industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry.

This Industry Market Research report provides a detailed analysis of the United States sand and gravel mining industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry.

The House of Representatives approved an amended job-creation bill that would extend highway trust fund authorization until Dec. 31

The House of Representatives approved an amended job-creation bill that would extend highway trust fund authorization until Dec. 31

The contradiction that showed U.S. employment and unemployment both going up in January is one of several complex aspects of the labor market's road from recession to recovery, The Conference Board reports.

The contradiction that showed U.S. employment and unemployment both going up in January is one of several complex aspects of the labor market's road from recession to recovery, The Conference Board reports.

China Advanced Construction Materials Group has been awarded a new contract totaling $1.55 million for its ready-mix concrete services for one section of the PanJin to YingKou high-speed railway

China Advanced Construction Materials Group has been awarded a new contract totaling $1.55 million for its ready-mix concrete services for one section of the PanJin to YingKou high-speed railway

U.S. construction equipment exports dropped more than 38% in 2009 compared to the previous year for a total $12.8 billion worth of machinery shipped to other nations, with declines of between nearly 30% to 50% for major world regions.

U.S. construction equipment exports dropped more than 38% in 2009 compared to the previous year for a total $12.8 billion worth of machinery shipped to other nations, with declines of between nearly 30% to 50% for major world regions.

U.S. construction equipment exports dropped more than 38% in 2009 compared to the previous year for a total $12.8 billion worth of machinery shipped to other nations, with declines of between nearly 30% to 50% for major world regions.

U.S. construction equipment exports dropped more than 38% in 2009 compared to the previous year for a total $12.8 billion worth of machinery shipped to other nations, with declines of between nearly 30% to 50% for major world regions.

U.S. construction equipment exports dropped more than 38% in 2009 compared to the previous year for a total $12.8 billion worth of machinery shipped to other nations, with declines of between nearly 30% to 50% for major world regions.

So far, 381 exhibitors have now signed up to participate in Hillhead 2010, which takes place from June 22–24 at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, England

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named Cemex USA a 2010 Energy Star Partner of the Year for outstanding energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Cemex, an Energy Star partner since 2004,

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named Cemex USA a 2010 Energy Star Partner of the Year for outstanding energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Cemex, an Energy Star partner since 2004,

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named Cemex USA a 2010 Energy Star Partner of the Year for outstanding energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Cemex, an Energy Star partner since 2004,

CRH reported that its operating profit for 2009 fell 48% to €955 million ($1.3 billion) after restructuring and impairment charges of €246 million ($334 million). Excluding these charges, operating profit fell 37%. The profit before tax and impairment charges of €773 million ($1.05 billion) was 53% below 2008 but ahead of the guidance of €750 million ($1.02 billion) provided in the

Aggregate Industries has made three acquisitions and created a European joint venture

JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford pledged assistance worth $100,000 to help in the rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Chilean earthquake disaster

JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford pledged assistance worth $100,000 to help in the rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Chilean earthquake disaster

JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford pledged assistance worth $100,000 to help in the rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Chilean earthquake disaster

JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford pledged assistance worth $100,000 to help in the rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Chilean earthquake disaster

JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford pledged assistance worth $100,000 to help in the rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Chilean earthquake disaster

Unable to reach agreement on Feb. 25 on the Senate long-term extension of the highway program, the House by voice vote passed a 30-day extension of several programs including the highway trust fund (HTF) at the low pro rata rate currently provided by the continuing resolution and sent it to the Senate.

Unable to reach agreement on Feb. 25 on the Senate long-term extension of the highway program, the House by voice vote passed a 30-day extension of several programs including the highway trust fund (HTF) at the low pro rata rate currently provided by the continuing resolution and sent it to the Senate.

The Clean Water Council encourages inclusion of the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (HR 537) in the latest jobs bill under consideration in the House of Representatives.

The Clean Water Council encourages inclusion of the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (HR 537) in the latest jobs bill under consideration in the House of Representatives.

The program was unveiled last month in a private meeting with selected mining groups and some operators and then at two regional meetings in West Virginia and Texas. It is a supplement to the mandatory enforcement provisions of the Mine Act although it is not 100% clear whether this will trigger additional inspection events beyond the usual “2s and 4s” (plus any additional inspections flowing from accidents or complaints).

YEAR-TO-DATEConstruction Contract Values Unadjusted Totals in Millions 1 Month 2010 1 Month 2009 % change Nonresidential Building $11,156 $14,211 -21

YEAR-TO-DATEConstruction Contract Values Unadjusted Totals in Millions 1 Month 2010 1 Month 2009 % change Nonresidential Building $11,156 $14,211 -21

YEAR-TO-DATEConstruction Contract Values Unadjusted Totals in Millions 1 Month 2010 1 Month 2009 % change Nonresidential Building $11,156 $14,211 -21

Look straight on at the front of any American ambulance and you'll see that is spelled backward. Obviously, this is done to counter the reflective properties

Look straight on at the front of any American ambulance and you'll see that is spelled backward. Obviously, this is done to counter the reflective properties

Look straight on at the front of any American ambulance and you'll see that is spelled backward. Obviously, this is done to counter the reflective properties

Marshall McLuhan coined the term global village in the 1960s to illustrate that television and radio broadcasts and film were making everyone around the

Marshall McLuhan coined the term global village in the 1960s to illustrate that television and radio broadcasts and film were making everyone around the

Marshall McLuhan coined the term global village in the 1960s to illustrate that television and radio broadcasts and film were making everyone around the

Take a walk through Conexpo/Con-Agg in 2011 or even Bauma in April, and you're going to notice an influx of Chinese equipment manufacturers. It's a phenomenon

Take a walk through Conexpo/Con-Agg in 2011 or even Bauma in April, and you're going to notice an influx of Chinese equipment manufacturers. It's a phenomenon

Take a walk through Conexpo/Con-Agg in 2011 or even Bauma in April, and you're going to notice an influx of Chinese equipment manufacturers. It's a phenomenon

Take a walk through Conexpo/Con-Agg in 2011 or even Bauma in April, and you're going to notice an influx of Chinese equipment manufacturers. It's a phenomenon

Imagine an enjoyable and educational vacation, with Uncle Sam picking up part of the tab. That's right, everyone in the aggregate industry from the owners,

Imagine an enjoyable and educational vacation, with Uncle Sam picking up part of the tab. That's right, everyone in the aggregate industry from the owners,

Imagine an enjoyable and educational vacation, with Uncle Sam picking up part of the tab. That's right, everyone in the aggregate industry from the owners,

Beware the Ides of March! That is the date March 15, 2010 when MSHA will roll out enforcement activities on its new campaign, Rules to Live By. The program

Beware the Ides of March! That is the date March 15, 2010 when MSHA will roll out enforcement activities on its new campaign, Rules to Live By. The program

Beware the Ides of March! That is the date March 15, 2010 when MSHA will roll out enforcement activities on its new campaign, Rules to Live By. The program

In 2008, the U.S. government spent $700 billion to bail out financial institutions to stave off a meltdown of the entire financial system; the ramifications

In 2008, the U.S. government spent $700 billion to bail out financial institutions to stave off a meltdown of the entire financial system; the ramifications

In 2008, the U.S. government spent $700 billion to bail out financial institutions to stave off a meltdown of the entire financial system; the ramifications

Trust is one of the casualties of the deteriorating relationship that exists today between mine operators and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Trust is one of the casualties of the deteriorating relationship that exists today between mine operators and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Trust is one of the casualties of the deteriorating relationship that exists today between mine operators and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Trust is one of the casualties of the deteriorating relationship that exists today between mine operators and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Certain things must occur for safety meetings to be effective. Consider these four phases: preparation, presentation, evaluation and follow-up. Stay on

Certain things must occur for safety meetings to be effective. Consider these four phases: preparation, presentation, evaluation and follow-up. Stay on

Certain things must occur for safety meetings to be effective. Consider these four phases: preparation, presentation, evaluation and follow-up. Stay on

WHEEL WASH Innovative Equipment Solutions' compact and portable wheel washer is a one tire revolution dirt removal system for light conditions. It was

WHEEL WASH Innovative Equipment Solutions' compact and portable wheel washer is a one tire revolution dirt removal system for light conditions. It was

WHEEL WASH Innovative Equipment Solutions' compact and portable wheel washer is a one tire revolution dirt removal system for light conditions. It was

WHEEL WASH Innovative Equipment Solutions' compact and portable wheel washer is a one tire revolution dirt removal system for light conditions. It was

Self-shielded flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) has proven to be a viable welding process for heavy equipment repair. It offers high deposition rates, a wide

Self-shielded flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) has proven to be a viable welding process for heavy equipment repair. It offers high deposition rates, a wide

Self-shielded flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) has proven to be a viable welding process for heavy equipment repair. It offers high deposition rates, a wide

The aggregates mining industry is a hard business. Each day the equipment takes endless hours of pounding from rock, steel and concrete. No matter how

The aggregates mining industry is a hard business. Each day the equipment takes endless hours of pounding from rock, steel and concrete. No matter how

The aggregates mining industry is a hard business. Each day the equipment takes endless hours of pounding from rock, steel and concrete. No matter how

Industry veteran and incoming Chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association William Schneider is president and CEO of Knife River. He has steered his company to 11 straight years of declining injuries by building a corporate culture of safety. Here’s how he did it.

Industry veteran and incoming Chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association William Schneider is president and CEO of Knife River. He has steered his company to 11 straight years of declining injuries by building a corporate culture of safety. Here’s how he did it.

Industry veteran and incoming Chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association William Schneider is president and CEO of Knife River. He has steered his company to 11 straight years of declining injuries by building a corporate culture of safety. Here’s how he did it.

Industry veteran and incoming Chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association William Schneider is president and CEO of Knife River. He has steered his company to 11 straight years of declining injuries by building a corporate culture of safety. Here’s how he did it.

The aggregates mining industry is a hard business. Each day the equipment takes endless hours of pounding from rock, steel and concrete. No matter how

WHEEL WASH Innovative Equipment Solutions' compact and portable wheel washer is a one tire revolution dirt removal system for light conditions. It was

The aggregates mining industry is a hard business. Each day the equipment takes endless hours of pounding from rock, steel and concrete. No matter how

WHEEL WASH Innovative Equipment Solutions' compact and portable wheel washer is a one tire revolution dirt removal system for light conditions. It was

Frank Lynn & Associates has joined forces with their Brazilian business partner Magnus Landmann to release a new study on Brazil's surprisingly stable construction market along with a brief economic overview of Latin American

The environment and the economy would both see significant improvements if new federal incentives to encourage construction companies to replace older equipment with new, more efficient models were put in place

The American Concrete Institute introduced its new president, vice president, and four board members at its Spring 2009 Convention in San Antonio

Lafarge launched a new version of its gypsum board, Rapid Deco L5. The product features an improvement to Lafarge's factory-applied Level 5 skim coat technology

Earlier this month, Association of Equipment Manufacturers President Dennis Slater addressed the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's subcommittee on commerce, trade and consumer protection.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association held its 2009 elections for officers, executive committee members and two board vacancies on March 12 during the association's annual convention in Orlando.

According to the Philippine newspaper The Freeman, mining companies spent at least P830 million ($17.3 million) in 2008 by mining companies in Central Visayas to comply with environmental requirements.

The Fort Hills Energy L. P. reached an agreement with the government of Alberta, Canada to extend the term of the Fort Hills oil sands leases until 2019. The mine is located 90 kilometers north of Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Barzin Mobasher, a professor in the department of civil, environmental and sustainable engineering, has been selected as a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute.

Cemex has initiated discussions with its core banks to renegotiate the majority of its outstanding debt, or approximately $14.5 billion in syndicated and bilateral obligations.

More than 8,400 work truck industry professionals attended The Work Truck Show 2009 and 45th Annual National Truck Equipment Association Convention in Chicago

Companies looking to divest assets should ride out the recession if they can wait, argues George Spilka, president of a national acquisitions consulting firm

Companies looking to divest assets should ride out the recession if they can wait, argues George Spilka, president of a national acquisitions consulting firm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed requiring businesses to report on their greenhouse gas emissions.

A group of House and Senate Democrats is objecting to provisions in the Obama Administration’s infrastructure funding budget proposal that they say would have a detrimental impact on project funding

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved a bill aimed at expanding support for U.S. water infrastructure

As anticipated, the Obama Administration has frozen a Bush-era Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulation.

Cat recently produced its 50,000th rigid-frame off-highway truck—a milestone achieved at the Decatur, Illinois, plant where

Cat recently produced its 50,000th rigid-frame off-highway truck—a milestone achieved at the Decatur, Illinois, plant where

Cat recently produced its 50,000th rigid-frame off-highway truck—a milestone achieved at the Decatur, Illinois, plant where

Jim Rodriguez, executive director of the Oklahoma Aggregates Association in Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named NSSGA's 2008 State Aggregates Association Executive of the Year

Secretary Hilda Solis was confirmed as Secretary of Labor on February 24, 2009.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association today named Randy J. Kramer, vice president-manager of construction materials for Watsonville, Calif.-based Granite Construction, Inc., recipient of the 12th annual Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award

Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) accepts the Grand A congressional reception honoring “Champions of Transportation” and the 2008 America’s Transportation Awards Projects was held last night at the Rayburn House Office Building

Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) accepts the Grand A congressional reception honoring “Champions of Transportation” and the 2008 America’s Transportation Awards Projects was held last night at the Rayburn House Office Building

The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association will host a series of Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) Workshops during 2009.

The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association will host a series of Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) Workshops during 2009.

The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association will host a series of Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) Workshops during 2009.

The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association will host a series of Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) Workshops during 2009.

Self-shielded flux cored arc (FCA) welding has proven to be a viable welding process for heavy equipment repair. It offers high deposition rates, a wide

Self-shielded flux cored arc (FCA) welding has proven to be a viable welding process for heavy equipment repair. It offers high deposition rates, a wide

Drilling and blasting technology for aggregates continues to grow and further optimize feed material shape for faster throughput and better quality control. Take a look at the latest developments.

Drilling and blasting technology for aggregates continues to grow and further optimize feed material shape for faster throughput and better quality control. Take a look at the latest developments.

Drilling and blasting technology for aggregates continues to grow and further optimize feed material shape for faster throughput and better quality control. Take a look at the latest developments.

On Jan. 15, 1981, NBC broadcast the first of a series of award-winning police dramas titled Hill Street Blues. The drama took place in and around the

On Jan. 15, 1981, NBC broadcast the first of a series of award-winning police dramas titled Hill Street Blues. The drama took place in and around the

On Jan. 15, 1981, NBC broadcast the first of a series of award-winning police dramas titled Hill Street Blues. The drama took place in and around the

The Obama administration's proposed fiscal 2010 budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seeks a 34 percent hike in funding for the agency.

The Obama administration's proposed fiscal 2010 budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seeks a 34 percent hike in funding for the agency.

The Obama administration's proposed fiscal 2010 budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seeks a 34 percent hike in funding for the agency.

The Obama administration's proposed fiscal 2010 budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seeks a 34 percent hike in funding for the agency.

Because of the worldwide recession, QMJ Publishing Ltd. has decided to postpone the Hillhead show, originally scheduled for June 2009, for 12 months.

Because of the worldwide recession, QMJ Publishing Ltd. has decided to postpone the Hillhead show, originally scheduled for June 2009, for 12 months.

Because of the worldwide recession, QMJ Publishing Ltd. has decided to postpone the Hillhead show, originally scheduled for June 2009, for 12 months.

The U.S. Geological Survey's latest quarterly data on U.S. mineral commodity production reflect the overall decline in the U.S. economy and domestic housing

The U.S. Geological Survey's latest quarterly data on U.S. mineral commodity production reflect the overall decline in the U.S. economy and domestic housing

The U.S. Geological Survey's latest quarterly data on U.S. mineral commodity production reflect the overall decline in the U.S. economy and domestic housing

How to monitor noise and dust exposure will be the topic of an April 21-23 safety and health workshop to be held at Luck Stone's Leesburg (Va.) quarry.

How to monitor noise and dust exposure will be the topic of an April 21-23 safety and health workshop to be held at Luck Stone's Leesburg (Va.) quarry.

How to monitor noise and dust exposure will be the topic of an April 21-23 safety and health workshop to be held at Luck Stone's Leesburg (Va.) quarry.

How to monitor noise and dust exposure will be the topic of an April 21-23 safety and health workshop to be held at Luck Stone's Leesburg (Va.) quarry.

The National Safety Council has awarded its Distinguished Service to Safety Award to W. Ben Hart, program manager of the Florida Mine Safety & Health

The National Safety Council has awarded its Distinguished Service to Safety Award to W. Ben Hart, program manager of the Florida Mine Safety & Health

The National Safety Council has awarded its Distinguished Service to Safety Award to W. Ben Hart, program manager of the Florida Mine Safety & Health

The National Safety Council has awarded its Distinguished Service to Safety Award to W. Ben Hart, program manager of the Florida Mine Safety & Health

Irving Materials Inc., a Greenfield, Ind.-based aggregate producer, is supplying the community of Waverly, Tenn., with Winter Abrasive, an alternative

Irving Materials Inc., a Greenfield, Ind.-based aggregate producer, is supplying the community of Waverly, Tenn., with Winter Abrasive, an alternative

Irving Materials Inc., a Greenfield, Ind.-based aggregate producer, is supplying the community of Waverly, Tenn., with Winter Abrasive, an alternative

Intermat 2009 will be held April 20-25 in Paris. Alternating every three years with ConExpo in Las Vegas and Bauma in Germany, Intermat brings together

Intermat 2009 will be held April 20-25 in Paris. Alternating every three years with ConExpo in Las Vegas and Bauma in Germany, Intermat brings together

Intermat 2009 will be held April 20-25 in Paris. Alternating every three years with ConExpo in Las Vegas and Bauma in Germany, Intermat brings together

Sales of crushed rock in the U.K. fell 29% during the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures released

Sales of crushed rock in the U.K. fell 29% during the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures released

Sales of crushed rock in the U.K. fell 29% during the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures released

U.S.-Flag cargo movement on the Great Lakes fell below 1 million net tons in January 2009, for the first time since the recession of the mid-1980s, according

U.S.-Flag cargo movement on the Great Lakes fell below 1 million net tons in January 2009, for the first time since the recession of the mid-1980s, according

U.S.-Flag cargo movement on the Great Lakes fell below 1 million net tons in January 2009, for the first time since the recession of the mid-1980s, according

Discarded electronic hardware, including bits and pieces that helped build the information superhighway, can be recycled into an additive that makes asphalt

Discarded electronic hardware, including bits and pieces that helped build the information superhighway, can be recycled into an additive that makes asphalt

Discarded electronic hardware, including bits and pieces that helped build the information superhighway, can be recycled into an additive that makes asphalt

Discarded electronic hardware, including bits and pieces that helped build the information superhighway, can be recycled into an additive that makes asphalt

Much of the focus (with regard to construction projects) contained in the economic recovery legislation recently signed into law by President Obama has

Much of the focus (with regard to construction projects) contained in the economic recovery legislation recently signed into law by President Obama has

Much of the focus (with regard to construction projects) contained in the economic recovery legislation recently signed into law by President Obama has

Journalists never were comfortable with the relationship, but public relations and the newspaper industry have been inseparable since the public relations

Journalists never were comfortable with the relationship, but public relations and the newspaper industry have been inseparable since the public relations

Journalists never were comfortable with the relationship, but public relations and the newspaper industry have been inseparable since the public relations

Journalists never were comfortable with the relationship, but public relations and the newspaper industry have been inseparable since the public relations

Although MSHA often seems to have limitless powers mandatory inspections, strict liability enforcement, and warrantless searches there still are some

Although MSHA often seems to have limitless powers mandatory inspections, strict liability enforcement, and warrantless searches there still are some

Although MSHA often seems to have limitless powers mandatory inspections, strict liability enforcement, and warrantless searches there still are some

An information circular recently released by NIOSH offers help on what to do about low back pain (LBP) and disability in mining. Considering the magnitude

An information circular recently released by NIOSH offers help on what to do about low back pain (LBP) and disability in mining. Considering the magnitude

An information circular recently released by NIOSH offers help on what to do about low back pain (LBP) and disability in mining. Considering the magnitude

With many positions yet to be filled, it is premature to predict with certainty what impacts the Obama administration and a Democratic Congress will have

With many positions yet to be filled, it is premature to predict with certainty what impacts the Obama administration and a Democratic Congress will have

With many positions yet to be filled, it is premature to predict with certainty what impacts the Obama administration and a Democratic Congress will have

What a difference a year has made for merger and acquisition activity in the aggregate production industry. While 2007 saw multi-billion-dollar transactions

What a difference a year has made for merger and acquisition activity in the aggregate production industry. While 2007 saw multi-billion-dollar transactions

What a difference a year has made for merger and acquisition activity in the aggregate production industry. While 2007 saw multi-billion-dollar transactions

What a difference a year has made for merger and acquisition activity in the aggregate production industry. While 2007 saw multi-billion-dollar transactions

Every U.S. industry has its share of success stories, along with tales of failure. Any number of culprits could be to blame for businesses that don't

Every U.S. industry has its share of success stories, along with tales of failure. Any number of culprits could be to blame for businesses that don't

For 53 years, Ron Kruse has been an employee of National Lime & Stone Company, a member of industry associations and an advocate of the aggregates industry. For the past 50 years Ron has been a vital part of his community while raising and supporting his family.

Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes remained unchanged in March, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. The HMI held firm at 20, which is near its historic low of 18 set in December of 2007 (the series began in January of 1985).

The New York State Dept. of Labor is anticipating enacting legislation to change its present standards for explosives possession, handling, storage and transportation as outlined in Code Rule 39, last amended April l7, 1991.

The closing of a stretch of Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania this week demonstrates once again the tremendous unmet transportation needs facing the country.

Rock drilling and blasting tasks continue to receive enhancements in terms of both productivity and precision, as evidenced by the recent unveiling of

Rock drilling and blasting tasks continue to receive enhancements in terms of both productivity and precision, as evidenced by the recent unveiling of

Performance and reliability concerns extend beyond screening media. In the harsh operating environments in which vibrating screens are generally found, mechanical components often break, loosen or corrode.

Performance and reliability concerns extend beyond screening media. In the harsh operating environments in which vibrating screens are generally found, mechanical components often break, loosen or corrode.

Schenck's Vibromac 100 and 200 vibration monitoring and controls systems also are designed to protect screens and similar gears.

Schenck's Vibromac 100 and 200 vibration monitoring and controls systems also are designed to protect screens and similar gears.

A more elementary but possibly equally effective means of avoiding screen mechanical breakdown was recently introduced to the market. The HydraNut system, which allows precise tightening of critical bolts in often hard-to-reach machine locations,

A more elementary but possibly equally effective means of avoiding screen mechanical breakdown was recently introduced to the market. The HydraNut system, which allows precise tightening of critical bolts in often hard-to-reach machine locations,

Several other suppliers offer similar screening media. Durex Products says its new Dur-X-LiveWire poly-wire slotted-wire screen media also eliminates blinding and plugging problems while delivering longer wear life.

Several other suppliers offer similar screening media. Durex Products says its new Dur-X-LiveWire poly-wire slotted-wire screen media also eliminates blinding and plugging problems while delivering longer wear life.

Metso Minerals' new Lokotrack ST458 mobile screening plant has been designed for improved reliability and productivity, according to the company.

Metso Minerals' new Lokotrack ST458 mobile screening plant has been designed for improved reliability and productivity, according to the company.

Major Wire's most recent product is HyperSlot screen media, a slotted screen cloth with alternating crimped and straight wires. The crimped wires on the cloth slow the material, creating more time

Major Wire's most recent product is HyperSlot screen media, a slotted screen cloth with alternating crimped and straight wires. The crimped wires on the cloth slow the material, creating more time

In a commodity-based business, the more time needed to convert resources into revenue generally results in reduced profits due to increased overhead. This is where machine efficiency enters the picture, and there's no more important aspect of this than screening efficiency.

In a commodity-based business, the more time needed to convert resources into revenue generally results in reduced profits due to increased overhead. This is where machine efficiency enters the picture, and there's no more important aspect of this than screening efficiency.

New Products Proliferate and Older Lines get Upgrades The weeks and often months preceding the larger international trade shows are usually quiet periods

Screening equipment is one of the largest determining factors in plant productivity and efficiency. But with the many variables and other machinery affecting

New Products Proliferate and Older Lines get Upgrades The weeks and often months preceding the larger international trade shows are usually quiet periods

Screening equipment is one of the largest determining factors in plant productivity and efficiency. But with the many variables and other machinery affecting