A two-year project at the Shelly Co.’s limestone quarry in Ostrander, Ohio, has been successfully completed. The new tunnel provides a safe access way for Shelly’s haul trucks transporting aggregates to its processing plant.
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Cemex USA Acquires Texas Quarry
Cemex USA acquired a Blue Star Materials II aggregates operation in Chico, Texas, positioning the company for expansion in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Read MoreCarmeuse Operation Hosts Physically Challenged Students
On June 6, Carmeuse Lime & Stone’s Winchester operation in Clear Brook, Va., held a field trip for 12 middle school and high school students from the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind based in Romney, W.Va. The children were joined by faculty and staff, including translators and aids from the school.
Read MoreGraymont’s Bedford Heritage Project Supports Quarry Operation
Dignitaries from the government of Canada, the government of Quebec, the regional municipality of Brome-Missisquoi (MRC), the town of Bedford, Bedford Township and Stanbridge Station joined Graymont representatives and employees to celebrate the official launch of the Bedford Heritage Project, an innovative initiative that will ensure the long-term operations of one of the largest employers in the region.
Read MoreBoral to Sell U.S. Concrete & Quarries Business
Australia’s Boral Limited announced that it has agreed to sell its Concrete & Quarries business in Denver to Brannan Sand and Gravel Co. for $127 million. The sale includes its quarry operation in Brighton, Colo.
Read MoreCemex Illustrates Sustainability; Community Commitment
Cemex employees across the U.S. participated in environmentally-friendly events for Earth Day and throughout April, upholding the company’s long-standing commitments to sustainable practices and their neighboring communities.
Read MoreMSHA Issues Close Call Accident Alert After Material Slide
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on April 18, a front-end loader operator observed that a portion of the “dirt dump” or refuse pile located on the top rim of the quarry had sloughed and the material had slid down to multiple benches below.
Read MoreALLU Holds Successful Global Dealer Network Meeting
ALLU held a meeting of its global dealer network during the second week of February in Finland. Close to 100 people, representing more than 30 ALLU dealers, enjoyed a series of events aimed at providing them with the latest developments and application thinking concerning ALLU products. In addition to seminars, workshops and a highly informative walk-through of the production process, ALLU…
Read MoreMSHA Reports 13th Fatality for 2017
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported the 13th fatality for calendar year 2017 in metal and nonmetal mining.
Read MoreReport Blames Quarry for Sinkholes
A report from federal surveyors claims a Vulcan Materials quarry is the cause of chronic sinkholes near a Sevierville, Tenn., bridge, but others believe the report is incomplete, according to a report on WBIR news.
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