Construction spending during October 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,598.0 billion, 0.2% (±1.2%) above the revised September estimate of $1,594.8 billion, according to The U.S. Census Bureau. The October figure is 8.6% (±1.3%) above the October 2020 estimate of $1,471.7 billion. During the first 10 months of this year, construction spending amounted to $1,323.1 billion,…
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Athabasca Acquires Strategic Sand Assets
Athabasca Minerals Inc. entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of strategic sand assets located in the United States from an “independent, arms-length vendor,” according to the company. In support of the strategic acquisition, JMAC Resources Limited has agreed to purchase 7,375,000 AMI common shares at a price of $0.20 per share for gross proceeds of C$1,475,000 in a…
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Read MoreMSHA Reports 32nd Fatality of the Year
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Nov. 17, a customer truck driver at East Coast Mines Ltd., Suffolk, N.Y., was electrocuted after the tarping mechanism on the trailer contacted a high-voltage overhead power line. While exiting the cab of the truck, the victim contacted the energized truck and received a nonfatal electrical shock. When he tried…
Read MoreDr. Calvin Konya (1943-2021)
Dec. 1, 2021 – Very sad to note the passing of Dr. Calvin Konya, a long-time contributor to Rock Products and to the entire industry. Dr. Konya began his accomplished career in mining engineering by receiving his Bachelors in Mining Engineering from the Missouri School of Mines, followed by Masters in Mining Engineering from the Missouri School of Mines, Masters in Engineering…
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