Oct. 8, 2020 – There may have been a debate in Salt Lake City last night, but of equal interest is the debate in this article from the Salt Lake Tribune, which chronicles the issues of a commercial cherry orchard trying to co-exist with nearby quarry operations. While on the surface the article may be about land-use issues facing agriculture and mining, these two…
Read MoreMonth: October 2020
Dodge Momentum Index Increases in September
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 3.7% in September to 130.8 (2000=100) from the revised August reading of 126.2. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
Read MoreMississippi Lime Receives 2019 Sentinels of Safety Award
Mississippi Lime Co.’s Ste. Genevieve, Mo., location received the National Mining Association (NMA) 2019 Sentinels of Safety Award for outstanding safety performance in the Large Underground Nonmetal category.
Read MoreAggregates Industry Market Report
In This Quarterly Report, Provided Exclusively to Rock Products, Capstone Headwaters Provides Insight Into Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Capital Markets Trends And Aggregates Production Through The Second Quarter Of 2020. By Darin Good and Brian Krehbiel
Read MoreIt’s a New Website
Oct. 6, 2020 – So we decided it was time to freshen things up a bit, get some additional functionality and serve our readers a little bit better. Thus, you are reading this on our newly designed website. With greater content access on the main page, marquee positions for our columnists, and ever-more equipment and technology articles to explore, I…
Read MoreNawalaniec Promoted to President of Stedman
After 16 years with Stedman Machine Co., Chris Nawalaniec is promoted to president. Nawalaniec, formally executive vice president, takes over from Dennis Gilmour after 42 years of leadership.
Read MoreMSHA Confirms Three New Fatalities
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Sept. 1, a miner at Arepet Industries, Bexar, Texas, died when he fell while attempting to close a hatch on the top of a bulk material trailer. The miner was wearing a fall protection harness but his lanyard was not attached to a secure anchorage.
Read MoreCommand Alkon Acquires Trimble’s Construction Logistics Business
Trimble and Command Alkon announced that Command Alkon has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trimble’s construction logistics business. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Read MoreGranite Names Larkin Chief Executive
Granite Construction Inc. announced the appointment of Kyle T. Larkin as president and principal executive officer, as well as the upcoming retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer James H. Roberts. These changes were effective Sept. 22.
Read MoreMSHA Reports 14th Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Aug. 26, two miners at Chilton Inc., Cowlitz, Wash., were preparing a mobile track-mounted jaw crusher for shipping off-site. The crusher was missing the upper wrist pin from the hydraulic cylinder that raises and lowers the right hopper extension. The right hopper extension was secured in place by wedges. The victim was…
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