The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) and the AGC Construction Education Foundation (AGC CEF) announced Granite Construction as the Presenting Partner of AGC of California’s Inclusive Leaders Institute.
Read MoreMonth: August 2023
A Producer Fights Back
Aug. 31, 2023 – Michigan Materials and Aggregates Co. (Stoneco of Michigan) is taking that state’s Sharon Township to court to appeal officials’ denial of a zoning permit for a new project, as well as alleging township ordinances break state law in a separate lawsuit, according to Michigan Live. The township rules that governed the yearslong review of Stoneco’s application for…
Read MoreMSHA July Impact Inspections: 288 Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 12 states in July 2023, issuing 288 violations and four safeguard notices. MSHA began impact inspections after an explosion killed 29 miners at West Virginia’s Upper Big Branch Mine in 2010.
Read MoreEPA Announces New WOTUS Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in response to a May Supreme Court ruling that curtailed which waters are subject to federal Clean Water Act protections. The revised WOTUS rule breaks from longstanding federal waters protections to require that protected wetlands have a clearer link to waterways like oceans and rivers.…
Read MoreSelect Sands Tonnage Down in Second Quarter
Select Sands Corp. announced operational and financial results for the three months ended June 30, and the filing of its financial statements and associated management’s discussion and analysis. The company: Sold 53,894 tons of frac and industrial sand during second-quarter 2023 compared to 83,027 tons in the three months in first quarter 2023; and 83,207 tons in the three months ended…
Read MoreCRH’s Americas Business Units Help Deliver First-Half Success
CRH delivered a robust first-half performance with strong pricing offsetting cost inflation, significant contributions from prior year acquisitions and good underlying demand in key end-use markets. First-half sales of $16.1 billion were 8% ahead of the same period last year, or 4% ahead on a like-for-like basis. Supported by its continued focus on commercial management and operational efficiencies, EBITDA of…
Read MoreAthabasca Minerals Announces Financial Results
Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced its second-quarter financial statements for the second-quarter ending June 30. The company: Signed multi-year transload agreement for the delivery of silica sand into the Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, region. Signed an 18-month sand supply agreement with a leading North American oilfield services firm for a total minimum commitment of 360,000 tons, subject to pricing adjustments. Closed…
Read MoreSuperior Industries Hires Kristen Randall
Superior Industries Inc. recently added another industry veteran to its lineup of passionate, high-service employees. After 17 years at Haver & Boecker Niagara, Kristen Randall comes to Superior as the company’s first official training coordinator.
Read MoreUSGS: Gypsum Production Rises
Producers mined 5.51 million metric tons (Mt) of gypsum during the second quarter of 2023. That was 3% more than the first quarter of 2023 and essentially unchanged from the amount of the second quarter of 2022. Synthetic gypsum utilized was estimated to be 3.63 Mt in the second quarter of 2023, which was unchanged from those in the first…
Read MoreBoart Longyear Launches New IMPAKT Rock Tools Bit
Boart Longyear has launched a new IMPAKT rock tools bit. The Rock Tools team at Boart Longyear used advanced computational modeling to identify a deadpool at the center of traditional bit designs. This deadpool results in significant wasted energy due to inefficient flushing. The solution is the IMPAKT top hammer bit, featuring a patent pending “Raceway” face profile. Immediately recognizable…
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