MSHA reported that on March 15, a miner at Vulcan Materials’ Fort Pierce Mine, St Lucie County, Fla., drowned when the ground sloughed, causing the excavator he was operating to topple into a water-filled pit. The excavator became submerged in approximately 25 ft. of water. This is the 12th fatality reported in 2023, and the fourth classified as “Machinery.” MSHA recommends…
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Holcim Acquires Colorado Aggregates Producer
Holcim US strengthened its position in Colorado with its third acquisition in recent months in the rapidly growing state. The company announced the acquisition of Tezak Heavy Equipment, a family-held aggregates producer and specialty civil construction business with deep roots in the Colorado Springs market. The acquisition is highly complementary to Holcim’s position in the rapidly growing Colorado Springs market, bringing…
Read MoreKnife River Anticipated Board Announced
MDU Resources Group Inc. announced the anticipated board of directors for Knife River Holding Co., effective upon completion of the planned separation of MDU Resources’ construction materials subsidiary into an independent, publicly traded company. The separation is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2023. Knife River’s post-separation board is expected to consist of six directors, including five…
Read MoreCDE at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023
CDE is a leading provider of advanced wet processing solutions with applications across a wide range of materials within the natural-processing and waste-recycling sectors, maximizing higher quality materials production. CDE has been co-creating with customers for 30 years to deliver unique processing systems for more than 2,000 successful projects. They are relentlessly innovating to create sustainable solutions that transform waste into new…
Read MoreVan der Graaf (VDG) at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023
VDG is the leader in the design and manufacturing of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including mining and aggregate, ship loading and power generation. GrizzlyDrive Series Drum Motors are designed specifically to operate in harsh, dusty, abrasive and extreme environments where performance and durability matter most. With more than 35 years of experience, continuous improvements through…
Read MoreBunting Magnetics at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023
Bunting provides equipment to help aggregate and mining companies by using magnetic separation technology to remove metal contaminants from product streams and providing metal detection equipment to alert operators of ferrous and non-ferrous metal hazards trapped within greater product mass.
Read MoreCrisp Industries at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023
Crisp Industries, Inc. is your complete source for aggregate-processing and material-handling equipment, service and parts. They offer complete turnkey systems, plant flow design, structural design, fabrication, equipment selection, installation and maintenance. Nathan Myers and Darren Neal discuss how Apache Iron Works becoming partners with Crisp Industries has improved customer experience.
Read MoreLiebherr’s Solidlink: New Brand Name for Quick Coupling System
In the future, Liebherr’s LIKUFIX quick coupling system will be known globally by the brand name Solidlink. The LIKUFIX name will be retained in German and French-speaking regions. The fully automatic quick coupling system ensures the efficient, safe changing of attachments from the driver’s cab. The time-tested quick coupling system delivers maximum efficiency and safety for customers for changing attachments.…
Read MoreAutonomous Tech
Teleo Retrofits Existing Heavy Construction Equipment To Create Remote-Operated And Autonomous Robots. By Mark S. Kuhar Construction and mining work is skilled, physically demanding and often dangerous. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, 91% of construction firms are having a hard time finding workers to hire, driving up costs and project delays. To address this issue, Teleo is…
Read MoreDigital Dreaming
How Digital Mines Are Unearthing New Revenue Streams And Sustainable Goals. By Mark S. Kuhar The years of downsizing and cost-cutting have come to an end for the mining industry – global demand has soared, and mining companies and their ecosystem of suppliers have a ripe opportunity to seize the moment. The key is unlocking this opportunity as quickly as…
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