MSHA reported that on April 15, a miner at Riverbend Sand and Gravel, Weld, Colo., died when the tail section of a collapsible belt conveyor fell and pinned him between the tail section and middle section. The miner was working as part of a crew to tear down the conveyor in preparation to be moved. This is the fourth fatality…
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KOBELCO Grows Dealer Network in Quebec
KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA named Services JLM as the latest addition to its growing dealer network. It will operate as a one-stop shop providing KOBELCO rental, sales, and service in Sainte-Marie, Quebec, Canada.
Read MoreRock Products Sponsors Young Leaders Award
Rock Products once again showed its support for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Young Leaders by sponsoring the Mark S. Walsh Award at the group’s annual meeting in San Antonio. This year’s award was presented to Jordan Russell of Belt Tech Industrial. The award was presented by Rock Products Managing Editor Josephine Patterson. This award is given to an aggregates industry member who embodies these…
Read MoreKnife River Revenues Jump 7% in First Quarter
Knife River Corp. announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. The company reported record consolidated revenue of $329.6 million, a 7% increase from the prior-year period, driven by price increases across most product lines and increased contracting services revenues. Also in the quarter, the company experienced a seasonal net loss of $47.6 million, compared to a seasonal…
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials Revenue Decline Offset by Price Increases
Heidelberg Materials said it has made a solid start to the 2024 financial year, despite a revenue decrease of 8% to €4,488 million after a strong prior-year quarter. Poor weather conditions in key regions and a reduced number of working days in the first quarter of 2024 contributed to declining sales volumes. These were partially offset by positive price momentum…
Read MoreUnited States Lime & Minerals Reports 7.4% Jump in Revenue
United States Lime & Minerals Inc. reported that revenues in the first quarter 2024 were $71.7 million, compared to $66.8 million in the first quarter 2023, an increase of $4.9 million, or 7.4%. Lime and limestone revenues were $71.5 million in the first quarter 2024, compared to $66.5 million in the first quarter 2023, an increase of $4.9 million, or…
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