Virginia Sand and Gravel Operation Faces OppositionMore than 800 opponents signed a petition to voice their concerns about a proposed South Shore Sand and Gravel mine near Pikes Lake in Iron River, Wis. The town board voted 5-0 to deny President Ralph Frostman’s permit for the operation, but the fight isn’t over. The matter is to be taken up by…
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Dolese’s Older Ready-Mix Trucks Find New Life While Improving Fire Safety And Technical Training Throughout Its Market. By Therese Dunphy
Read MoreThe Road Ahead Is Cause for Optimism
A lot of people are asking the question, how is the industry expected to perform up the road? With the combination of a new infrastructure bill; a reviving post-COVID economy; and a housing market that shows no signs of letting up, you have to believe that good things are on the horizon for aggregates producers.
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U.S. Chamber CEO Urges A Rally For Recovery Through Infrastructure And More. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreNIOSH Presents Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Awards
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Program, in conjunction with the Industrial Minerals Association–North America (IMA-NA), the National Mining Association (NMA), and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), recognized four organizations in their respective industry sectors, some for developing new safety tools and systems, and others for instituting new health protocols to keep their…
Read MoreMSHA Reports 29 Mine-Related Deaths in 2020
In 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported there were 29 mining fatalities, making it the sixth consecutive year that mining fatalities were below 30. Among those fatalities, five occurred in coal mines, a historic low.
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Broad-Based Weakness Pulls Construction Starts Lower In December; Highways And Bridges Rise. By Mark S. Kuhar
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