Komatsu America Corp. announced the introduction of the WA900-8. The 256,618-lb. (116,400-kg) wheel loader is equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified emission regulations-compliant engine, and is purpose-built to load 70- to 150-ton haul trucks.
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Numa Releases Range of HDD Drilling Systems
Numa has released a range of HDD Drilling Systems designed for productive and efficient drilling in hard rock and fractured ground formations.
Read MoreEpiroc Launches Pumpable Resin System for Underground Rock Bolting
One of the more difficult rock reinforcement tasks in underground mining and tunneling operations is how to install long-term rock bolts in poor rock conditions. Rock bolting as a result is often the bottleneck within the drill and blast cycle, leading to difficulties to predict work task scheduling. Together with LKAB, a key Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems (SIMS) project partner,…
Read MoreHandling Limestone’s Many Forms
By Kevin R. Peterson Limestone by definition is a carbonate sedimentary rock made up of skeletal fragments from marine organisms. There are many types of liming materials, including calcium carbonate, calcium oxide (also known as burnt lime or quick lime), calcium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, and magnesium oxide, to name a few. These are essential minerals utilized in many different industries.
Read MoreIncreasing Efficiency, Meeting Demand
Warren Paving Brings in Telsmith Portable Plants to Expand the Company Footprint. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreFrom the Roof to the Road
After a Long Track Record of Success Creating Products for the Roofing Industry, Specialty Granules Has Now Become a Full-Line Aggregates Producer. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreAdvancing Automation: Workers Worry More About Site Safety Than Losing Their Jobs
Almost half of all construction workers fear safety could be put at risk on job sites when artificial intelligence (AI) and automation becomes the norm – a higher number than those worried about losing their jobs to robots, a new survey reveals.
Read MoreThe Wealth Gap Expands and Consumer Debt Pinches Housing
By: Pierre G. Villere The expanding wealth gap in America may explain why Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have centered their presidential campaign messages on this topic. Indeed, after studying these metrics, I was surprised by what I found.
Read MoreGas Tax Increases at State Level
While Congress and the president spin their wheels about infrastructure spending, the states are not waiting for them. Is this by design? Here is an update:
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – SEPTEMBER 2019
TOP NEWS Vulcan Materials Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the quarter ended June 30. Net earnings were $198 million, up 24%, and Adjusted EBITDA was $372 million, up 15% compared to last year’s second quarter. Martin Marietta Materials Inc. Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported results for the second quarter ended June 30. Total revenues amounted to $1.279 billion versus $1.202…
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