In This Quarterly Report, Provided Exclusively to Rock Products, Capstone Partners Offers Insight Into Merger and Acquisition Activity, Capital Markets Trends, Aggregate Production and Pricing. By Darin Good, Brian Krehbiel and Crista Gilmore Capstone Partners’ Building Products & Construction Services Team is pleased to share its Rock Products report. Consolidation among aggregates producers has continued to drive merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to-date as…
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Construction Spending Rises in May, Highways Down
Construction spending during May 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,925.6 billion, 0.9% (±0.5%) above the revised April estimate of $1,909.0 billion. The May figure is 2.4% (±1.2%) above the May 2022 estimate of $1,880.9 billion. During the first five months of this year, construction spending amounted to $740.8 billion, 2.9% (±1.0%) above the $719.6 billion…
Read MoreFive Reasons Jobsites and Plants are Going Electric
By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) staff Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work. Now, however, electric equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent on and around jobsites and in processing plants. Its potential is evident. Its…
Read MoreGlobal Cloud Fleet Launches 5-Channel VS900 Dashcam Powered By AI
Global Cloud Fleet, a provider of fleet management and safety technology, has released its newest AI-powered dashcam. The VS900 supports up to five cameras, offers Artificial Intelligence(AI) monitoring of both the driver and road, and produces a live video stream that fleet managers can access on demand. The advanced VS900 expands upon the capabilities of Global Cloud Fleet’s current robust…
Read MorePolydeck Synthetic Screens Serve Hanson Aggregates Well
Hanson Aggregates’ Southern California facilities were experiencing significant downtime and maintenance issues due to blinding and excessive wear on their wire screen setup. It can be easy to grow accustomed to what has always been done, but Hanson Aggregates was willing to explore their options when they realized they were spending an average of an hour per day cleaning their…
Read MoreSandvik DR413i Bolsters Intelligent Rotary Blasthole Range
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing Sandvik DR413i, the fourth drill rig in its intelligent rotary blasthole range. Purpose-built for high-altitude hard rock mines, Sandvik DR413i represents the natural evolution of Sandvik D90, known across the globe for its consistency and durability.
Read MoreDurex Livewire Screens Boost Productivity, Improve Wear Life
Livewire from Durex Products Inc. is a self-cleaning screen featuring molded rubber strips that hold high-strength wires in place. Providing better screening action than traditional woven wire and greater open area than polyurethane, this screen media is designed to boost production by reducing costly, time-consuming blinding, plugging and pegging problems – while also delivering superior wear life. Livewire screen media…
Read MoreCleaning Conveyor Belts Efficiently, Minimizing Maintenance
By Adam Puchalla How do contaminants on conveyor belts, so-called “carryback,” affect the production process? Caking on conveyor belts is one of the main causes of inefficiencies in conveying operations, because it has two negative effects. First, caked material on the belt is usually carried to places where the material is not supposed to go – to the floor, to…
Read MoreJoin the Mining Town Hall
Aug. 11, 2023 – If you’re involved in mining or have mineral interests in the United States, Burgex is holding a Mining Town Hall on the Public Lands Rule. This is a session you won’t want to miss. The town hall will be a great opportunity to ask questions and understand how you can be advocates for the mining industry.…
Read MoreThe Mine Silica Health Administration
It Looks Like MSHA Started With The OSHA Rule And Proceeded To Cut Everything That Looked Even Remotely Reasonable. By Brian Hendrix Way back in 2019, we heard that MSHA intended to put the “H” back in MSHA. MSHA Assistant Secretary David Zatezalo, told Congress that MSHA would to “put the ‘H’ back in ‘MSHA,’” by “aggressively enforc[ing] existing standards…
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