Since taking office less than a week ago, President Biden has issued dozens of Executive Orders (EO) that may impact businesses in the aggregates industry. While EOs are largely written to reemphasize policy objectives, they do present a formal roadmap of how federal agencies plan to enact their goals. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has summarized these measures, along with actions…
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TACA Podcasts to Highlight Aggregate, Concrete, Cement Industries
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) announced the launch of its new podcast, “TACA Talks,” which will highlight industry news, best practices and candid discussions about the aggregate, concrete, cement and other associated industries in Texas.
Read MoreStauber Introduces Saving America’s Mines Act
Congressman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced the Saving America’s Mines Act, legislation that will prohibit any administration from unilaterally halting the mining of critical minerals on federal lands where mining is currently permissible.
Read MoreFuture Looks Good for Infrastructure
Jan. 7, 2021 – The presidential election is certified and the Georgia Senate races have been decided. End result, Democrats will control the presidency, the House and the Senate. It is almost certain that a substantial infrastructure bill is coming our way. And that is good news for the long-term health of the aggregates industry. “The National Stone, Sand &…
Read MoreGranite Opens New California Aggregate Plant
Granite has opened its Solari Aggregate Plant in Arvin, Calif. Solari will safely and sustainably provide aggregate and asphalt to private and public customers in the Bakersfield market, the company stated.
Read MoreInnovative Quarry Operation Proposed in Colorado
A proposal to develop an environmentally focused sand and gravel supply operation in Dotsero, Colo., is the first step to bringing a long-contemplated vision of rural residential homes and first-ever commercial services to an expanding community at the eastern mouth of Glenwood Canyon and on the north side of Interstate 70, according to developers.
Read MoreOpioids & Aggregates
Miners Are Among The Most Likely Workers To Receive An Opioid Prescription, Putting Them At High Risk For Addiction. Hazard Training Can Help Protect Them And Your Operation. By Therese Dunphy
Read MoreKnife River Acquires McMurry Ready-Mix; Gets Aggregates Reserves
Knife River Corp. announced it has expanded its Intermountain Region footprint by acquiring the assets of McMurry Ready-Mix Co., an aggregates and concrete supplier based in Casper, Wyo. Knife River is the construction materials subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc. and operates in 15 states.
Read MoreGCAA Holds Winter Board Meeting
On Dec. 9, the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) held its annual winter board meeting and Christmas Luncheon at the Atlanta Athletic Club. This meeting was kicked off by Board President Scott Dickson, Hanson Aggregates.
Read MoreEagle Iron Works Eagle Trek Line Standardizes Portable Washing Solutions
Eagle Iron Works (EIW) has offered customers reliable, easy-to-operate equipment mounted on portable chassis to handle washing and classifying applications for many years to meet customer requirements. Now EIW has introduced its Eagle Trek line of portable wash equipment, which includes the same well-known solutions and proven Eagle equipment designed into a standard array of sizes.
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