The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) on Aug. 12 announced changes to rules implementing parts of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This is a positive step that will increase transparency and effectiveness of the ESA and reduce overly-burdensome regulations faced by aggregates producers, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).
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And the Weather Makes it Worse
Aug. 14, 2019 – As if the condition of our roads and bridges is not bad enough. Storms and flooding have caused significant damage throughout the United States during the first half of 2019. The Associated Press tallied about $1.2 billion of damage in 24 states based on preliminary assessments of public infrastructure categories established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
Read MoreAthabasca Positions Itself for the Future
Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, including six-month aggregates sales revenue of CDN $980,000.
Read MoreRogue Buys Canadian Quarries
Rogue Resources Inc. has entered into agreements to acquire 100% of the Speiran and 85% of the Johnston Farm quarries from Ontario-based private companies. Going forward, Rogue will refer to these as the “Orillia” and “Bobcaygeon” quarries, respectively.
Read MoreTrade War, Bad Weather Negatively Impacts Deere Dealers
In the wake of a record-wet spring in the Midwest and the ongoing U.S. trade war with China, dealers of Deere agriculture equipment are reporting a significant decline in sales, according to a recent Reuters article. This is a worrying sign for Deere as its Agriculture & Turf segment accounts for the bulk of its sales. In May, the company slashed its full-year profit and sales…
Read MoreOut With the New, In With the Old
The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) announced that it is holding its 31st Annual International Convention and Old Equipment Exposition. The show will be held at the HCEA’s National Construction Equipment Museum, 16623 Liberty Hi Road, Bowling Green, Ohio, from Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 15, and is open to the public.
Read MoreTracking Communication as a Performance Measure
The Industry’s Health and Safety Requirements Are Evolving and New Tools Are Needed. By Emily J. Haas and Joseph McGuire
Read MoreThis Is Not Your Father’s MSHA Safety Training
Reaching a Higher Level of Involvement in an Effort to Attain New Levels of Safety on the Job. By Joseph McGuire, Emily Haas and Chad Ferguson
Read MoreA Century of Meditations on Public Relations
Following Are 100 Observations That Quarry Operations Can Consider and Utilize. By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreHumpty Dumpty and the Zombie Apocalypse
A Recent Supreme Court Decision Could Change The Way Courts (Including The Federal Mine Safety And Health Review Commission) Decide What Regulations Really Mean. By Mark Savit and Erik Dullea
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