On the heels of its recent announcement of planned expansion at the Marble Falls, Texas, dolomitic quicklime facility, Lhoist North America has received an additional permit approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for construction of a new energy-efficient lime kiln at its New Braunfels, Texas, facility. The regulatory approval paves the way for Lhoist to begin construction on…
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NSSGA Environmental Excellence Winners Announced
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipients of the Environmental Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes operations that actively demonstrate a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls and systems.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Touts Quarries Honored by NSSGA
The Lafarge Presque Isle Quarry in Presque Isle, Mich., was honored with a Gold Award in Community Relations Excellence from the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).
Read MoreAggregates Operations Honored for Safety Achievement
The National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), announced the companies they will honor for outstanding achievements in mine safety, environmental stewardship and technology.
Read MoreNSSGA Announces Environmental Awards
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipients of the 2017 Environmental Excellence, Safety Excellence, Stars of Excellence and the Environmental Leadership Awards.
Read MoreWISA Members Go Green
According to the Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association (WISA), three member companies were accepted into the Wisconsin DNR Green Tier program for environmental stewardship.
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