The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) applauded the passage of Senate Bill 2196, which requires the identification and mapping of state aggregate resource deposits by the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology.
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Lippmann Revamps Online Dealer Locator
Lippmann has enhanced its online dealer locator, providing a more intuitive tool for locating the company’s closest representative. The new locator covers all Lippmann dealer locations across the globe, from Australia to Europe to North America, and everywhere in between.
Read MoreHolcim To Pilot World’s First Science-Based Targets for Nature
Holcim is working with the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) to submit nature targets for validation in 2023, as part of a global initiative to set the world’s first standards for ambitious and measurable corporate action for nature. Holcim was selected by SBTN among the first 17 global companies and the only one in its industry, based on its advanced…
Read MoreCalifornia Proposes Permitting Reforms
May 24, 2023 – According to the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association, last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued broad proposals to expedite permitting for infrastructure projects. The package of reforms include an executive order and 11 legislative changes. The executive order, which takes effect immediately, creates an Infrastructure Strike Team for projects with significant challenges; a Task Force to assist with…
Read MoreXylem Completes Acquisition of Evoqua
Xylem Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies Corp., a provider of mission-critical water treatment solutions and services, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion. The combination creates the world’s most advanced platform of capabilities to address customers’ and communities’ critical water challenges. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the combined company becomes the world’s largest…
Read MoreBrookwood-Sago Grants Available For Safety, Education, Training
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of up to $1 million in grant funding through its Brookwood-Sago grant program, which supports the delivery of education and training to the nation’s mining community to help them identify, avoid and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working conditions.
Read MoreMSHA Issues Heat Alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reminds producers that mining in hot work areas during the summer can cause serious health issues for miners. Everyone needs to recognize the hazards of heat stress and mine operators should provide heat-stress recognition training, monitoring and personal protective equipment. Symptoms of Heat Stress Skin is hot, usually dry, red or spotted. Body…
Read MoreAthabasca Revenue Spikes 185%
Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced 2022 year-end financial results and fourth-quarter 2022 financial results. The company is reporting: Gross revenue of $34,579,732 for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2022, versus gross revenue of $12,129,249 for the period ended Dec. 31, 2021, an increase of 185%. Net income of $12,167,346 for the fiscal period ending Dec. 31, 2022, versus net loss of $2,187,088 for…
Read MoreMichigan Governor Signs Tax Exemption Bills
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed Senate Bill 97 and House Bill 4054 into law. The bills will lower costs for Michigan residents by amending the Use Tax Act to exempt from taxation the sale of property, used for production, manufacturing or recycling of aggregate by the property if the aggregate would be used as an ingredient or component part…
Read MoreNew Life for Eagle Mountain?
March 22, 2023 – Exactly what is Ecology Mountain Holding, the company that bought “mineral rights” in the ghost town of Eagle Mountain, Calif., from Eagle Mountain Acquisition LLC for approximately $22.5 million? A “for sale” sign at the town’s entrance promising rock products and minerals begs some rather large questions. Is the former Kaiser Steel mining town about to get new life?…
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