For more than a century, Montabert has been a worldwide leader in the design, production and distribution of hydraulic and pneumatic demolition and drilling equipment, including breakers and drifters. Designed for heavy-duty jobs in quarries, mines, trenching, demolition and public works, Montabert attachments guarantee high productivity, safety and reliability. The company’s continuous investment in research and development has resulted in…
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U.S. Mines Produced an Estimated $82.3 Billion in Minerals During 2020
U.S. mines produced approximately $82.3 billion in minerals in 2020 – about $1.5 billion lower than the 2019 revised total of $83.7 billion, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Read MoreMines Produced an Estimated $82.3 Billion in Minerals During 2020
U.S. mines produced approximately $82.3 billion in minerals in 2020 – about $1.5 billion lower than the 2019 revised total of $83.7 billion – the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced Feb. 2.
Read MoreOhio’s Mineral Resources Valued at More Than $1.5 Billion
Ohio’s mineral resources produced more than $1.5 billion worth of geologic commodities in 2019, according to a newly released report from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The total value of all nonfuel industrial minerals exceeded $1 billion for the sixth straight year.
Read MoreMSHA Targets Aggregates, Cement Plants in November
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced federal inspectors issued 152 citations and five orders during special impact inspections conducted at 10 coal mines and seven metal and nonmetal mines in November 2016.
Read MoreMSHA Issues Water Safety Alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued the following statement with regard to water safety.
Read MoreVirginia Aggregate Producers Receive Awards
The Virginia Transportation and Construction Alliance (VTCA), in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy – Division of Mineral Mining, presented the following awards on July 12. Safety Awards are presented to mining operations in Virginia that have met or exceeded a benchmark of safety criteria in their day-to day plant operations. Congratulations to these recipients of…
Read MoreDoran Tire Pressure Sensor for OTR Applications
Doran Manufacturing offers a new tire pressure sensor specifically designed for OTR tire applications in mines, quarries and off-road construction. “This sensor was meticulously designed and manufactured to combat the extreme operating conditions of OTR tire applications,” said Jim Samocki, general manager. “The strong performance and reliability results that we’ve seen during on-vehicle field testing combined with successfully passing tests…
Read MoreWho is Number One?
February 28, 2014 – Who is the largest aggregates producer in the United States? That is the question after Martin Marietta Materials’ acquisition of Texas Industries. Well, in 2013, according to data in public reports, Martin Marietta Materials reported 128,433,000 tons sold. TXI reported 14,600,000 tons sold for a combined total of 143,033,000 tons.
Read MoreQ&A with Ekkhart Matthies
How is a company like Weir Minerals helping mine operators prepare for the future while facing the challenges today? As the pressures continue to build on the mining and aggregates industries, mine operators are pressed to identify solutions that maintain, or even, improve their bottom line. Some of the solutions are complicated, some are relatively easy. Many mines around the…
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