June 15, 2022 – In the recent quarterly production report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the five leading aggregates-producing states were, in descending order of production-for-consumption, Texas, California, Florida, Missouri and Arizona. Their combined total production-for-consumption was 169 million metric tons (Mt) and increased by 10.5% when compared with that of the same period of 2021. Specifically for crushed stone,…
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Komatsu to Acquire Mine Site Technologies
Komatsu Ltd., through its wholly owned subsidiary in Australia, has agreed to acquire Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd. (MST Global), a provider of operational optimization platforms for underground mining that leverage communication devices and position tracking systems. Komatsu is planning to close the acquisition on July 1, on the condition that all necessary procedures for closing are completed. The impact on Komatsu’s…
Read MoreIROCK Hires Keithan as Assembly Superintendent
IROCK Crushers announced that Chris Keithan has joined the team as assembly superintendent. Keithan brings nearly 20 years of experience to the operations department. His extensive field-service background in heavy equipment maintenance, hydraulics, electrical systems, diesel engines, as well as employee supervision, will benefit IROCK’s customers as he takes the lead in the day-to-day production on the assembly floor. “We’re…
Read MoreLiebherr, Fortescue Will Partner on Green Haul Trucks
Liebherr and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd announced a partnership for the development and supply of green mining haul trucks for integration with the zero-emission power system technologies being developed by Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE). This is a major step towards transitioning Fortescue’s diesel mining fleet to a green mining fleet before 2030 and accelerates the…
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