By Mark S. Kuhar As part of its ongoing efforts to improve its mineral market analysis, mining consulting and exploration services, the Geographic Information System (GIS) team at Burgex Mining Consultants has developed a comprehensive interactive geospatial model of construction aggregate supply and demand in the southeastern United States.
Read MoreDay: June 7, 2021
NIOSH Announces Release of ErgoMine 2.0 App Update
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched version 2.0 of the ErgoMine app, an on-the-ground resource for mine workers and mine safety and health professionals. The auditing app helps to identify, record and track ergonomics and safety hazards that can lead to injuries, illnesses, and fatalities at the worksite.
Read MoreKrumenacher Pens Quarry Regulatory Book
Industry consultant Mark J. Krumenacher, senior principal/senior vice president for GZA GeoEnvironmental, has written a new book, “Quarry Regulatory Control and Permitting: Defending the Foundation of a Sustainable Society.” “There is no book or information source that addresses the extent of regulatory control and oversight and the challenges of permitting,” Krumenacher said. “If you or your partners have experienced the…
Read MoreConstruction Starts Slip in April as Housing Cools
Gains In Nonresidential; Pullback In Single-Family; Highways Inch Higher. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Opens Quarries for Unique Biodiversity Competition
HeidelbergCement launched the fifth edition of its Quarry Life Award, its nature-based competition involving more than 20 countries worldwide. Researchers, students, local communities, NGOs and nature lovers from around the world can pitch their ideas for sustainable quarry management, with prizes totaling more than $30,000 for the most innovative projects.
Read MoreEnvironmental Justice
Biden Administration Promises to Double Down on Environmental Justice. By Megan McLean
Read MorePERMITTING – JUNE 2021
Permit Conflict Muddies Tennessee Plant ConstructionVolunteer Sand and Gravel is under fire in Tennessee for ignoring a cease-and-desist letter regarding construction of its plant on the banks of the Duck River. The operator has received some permits, including from the Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment (TDEC), but withdrew its application for a permit from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA),…
Read MoreMicro Think Tanks
You Should Consider Appointing A Small Group Of Employees To Meet Periodically And Consider Current And Potential Issues. By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreAre Your Employees Ready to Work When They Finish School?
Interpersonal, Financial, Customer Service, Judgment And Accountability Skills Should All Be Taught. By Steve Schumacher
Read MoreAdaptive Approach
During The Pandemic, Lehigh Hanson’s Lithonia Quarry Adjusted Its Approach But Continued Its Relationship-Building Efforts. By Therese Dunphy
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