Holcim announced its strategy to become “nature-positive” by restoring and preserving biodiversity and water while bringing more nature into cities. Holcim’s positive impact on biodiversity is based on transformative rehabilitation plans and measured by a science-based methodology developed in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Preserving water across its business, Holcim targets to replenish freshwater in…
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Cybersecurity Update
The Ransomware Pandemic and the Federal Government’s Increased Expectations for Private Industry. By Erik Dullea On Sept. 17, 2021, cybersecurity companies reported they had discovered a phishing campaign dubbed “Operation Layover” out of Nigeria that has been targeting the aviation industry for the last two years. Operation Layover remained undetected for such a long period of time because it kept a…
Read MoreMSHA Reports 28th Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Oct. 1, a 25-year-old miner at Ovyn #1 Pit, Taylor County, Wis., was fatally injured when he entered a surge bin used as a feed hopper and was engulfed by material.
Read MoreMellott Evolves
Oct. 20, 2021 – In 2016, I was the guest of the Mellott Company – Paul, Brian and Herman Mellott – as well as President Rich Blake, to do a feature story on the company. I was treated like royalty in Warfordsburg, Pa., and the story came out great. I left understanding just how innovative, driven and committed to the community the…
Read MorePennsylvania Quarry Expansion Hits a Snag
Plans for a sand and gravel mining operation in Lawrence County, Pa., hit a procedural snag when New Beaver Council denied a developer’s conditional use request, according to The Times. The council in a 6-1 vote rejected Three Rivers Aggregates’ application to build part of a 100-acre surface mine on commercially zoned private property after residents publicly objected to the…
Read MoreNew York Quarry Faces Opposition
As the application for a granite quarry in the town of Forestport in Oneida County, N.Y., goes through its review process, public outcry against the project continues to gain momentum, according to the Adirondack Explorer. The application for the project, which was prepared by Strategic Mining Solutions LLC and submitted by Tom Sunderlin, is being reviewed by the Adirondack Park…
Read MoreRhode Island Quarry Seeks Expansion
Frequent blasting, loud industrial trucks and plenty of distrust were just some of the comments shared by residents during a recent Zoning Board of Review meeting about the proposed expansion of a quarry on Alton Carolina Road in Charlestown, R.I. During the special meeting, the Zoning Board of Review took public comment that included numerous complaints about the Route 91…
Read MoreNIMBY Group Withdraws Appeal in Canada
In a surprise announcement at the No Place for a Quarry (NPFAQ)/Freymond Lumber Ontario Land Tribunal hearing, it was revealed that the two parties had reached a settlement with regard to NPFAQ’s appeal under the Ontario Planning Act against Freymond Lumber’s proposed quarry on Bay Lake Road in Faraday Township, Ontario, Canada. While NPFAQ, Hastings County and Freymond Lumber will…
Read MoreMiller Promoted at Eagle Iron Works
Eagle Iron Works (EIW) promoted Tim Miller to business line director. In his new position, Miller is responsible for directly overseeing the sales and customer service functions for EIW with all sales and customer service team members reporting directly to him. He will lead the growth of the product line and market share of EIW through dealer development and excellent…
Read MoreDSC to Construct Massive Dredge for Muddy Waters
Michael Kerns, president and CEO of Muddy Water Dredging LP (MWD) and Bob Wetta, president and CEO of DSC Dredge LLC, launched a project to build a custom 24-in. dual pump Marlin Class dredge; one of the largest of its kind in the United States, to maintain U.S. navigable waterways.
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