In the wake of a deadly day in mining on Aug. 3 in which three miners lost their lives in separate incidents in Nevada, North Dakota and Virginia, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is stepping up enforcement efforts and intensifying outreach and education nationwide.
Read MoreDay: August 5, 2015
Focus on Loading and Hauling
The Latest Developments in Loading and Hauling Technology From the Industry’s Top Manufacturers. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith
Read MoreApp of the Month – August 2015
Trackimo Affordable, accurate tracking of the people or possessions that matter to you is now available through Trackimo. Peace of mind in the palm of your hand.
Read MoreSix Ways Equipment Data Can Help Cut Equipment Costs
Caterpillar recently conducted a webinar to bring the trade press up to speed on the latest developments in its EMSolutions initiative. EM stands for Equipment Management, and the emphasis is on using data to drive operational success. Using the data generated by your equipment puts money in your pocket by helping you keep your equipment in top shape and avoid unplanned…
Read MoreWill It Take a Death to Get Congress to Act?
Since 2009, Congress has passed 34 short-term bills to fund transportation programs. This “kick-the-can-down-the-road” strategy seemed likely to end at press time, with news that the Senate was close to working out a deal on a six-year bill.
Read MoreFirst Look – August 2015
TOP NEWS Summit Materials Completes Transaction The combined business will operate as Continental Cement Co. LLC., an existing wholly-owned subsidiary of Summit. Terex Finlay Holds Dealer Meeting, Product Demo Terex Finlay introduced two new machines to the North American market: the J-960 jaw crusher and the 873 heavy duty screener. Polaris Opens California Aggregates Terminal A self-discharging Panamax ship made…
Read MoreIllinois Law Addresses Underground Inspections; Reclamation Bonds
The Illinois legislature passed, and Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 123, a joint initiative of the Illinois Association of Aggregates Producers (IAAP) and the Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesDepartment of Natural Resources (IDNR).
Read MoreNSSGA Sues EPA Over WOTUS Rule
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) filed a lawsuit as part of a coalition of business organizations challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. WOTUS radically expands federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and poses serious concerns for the aggregates industry and the nation.
Read MoreJune Construction Spending Ticks Up; Highways Rise
The U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced that construction spending during June 2015 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,064.6 billion, 0.1 percent (±1.5 percent) above the revised May estimate of $1,063.5 billion. The June figure is 12.0 percent (±2.1 percent) above the June 2014 estimate of $950.3 billion.
Read MoreU.S. Asphalt Demand to Reach 26.8 Million Tons in 2019
U.S. demand for asphalt is forecast to increase 3.3 percent annually to 26.8 million tons in 2019.
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