Komatsu Achieves Major Autonomous Milestones

With a fleet of more than 750 autonomous haul trucks commissioned worldwide, Komatsu customers have hauled more than 10 billion metric tons of material and are adding to that milestone at a rate of more than 6 million metric tons per day. Additionally, 10 Komatsu autonomous trucks have achieved a benchmark of 100,000 autonomous hours each, a first in the mining…

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California Reclamation

July 30, 2024 – Once a mining pit, a long-unused quarry in Orange, Calif., is on track to become a nature preserve, the city of Orange announced. Owners of the 14-acre Chandler sand and gravel basin on Santiago Canyon Road, dubbed by East Orange residents the “Chandler Pit,” have agreed to donate the basin to the city in exchange for rights…

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Eagle Materials Scores Record Revenue, Earnings

Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 ended June 30, noting record revenue of $608.7 million, up 1%; and record net earnings of $133.8 million, up 11%. Commenting on the first quarter results, Michael Haack, president and CEO, said, “Fiscal 2025 is off to a solid start for Eagle, with record revenue of $608.7…

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North American Acquisitions Drive Heidelberg Materials’ Second Quarter

Heidelberg Materials reported solid performance in the second quarter of 2024. While revenue declined slightly in comparison with the same quarter of the previous year, by €71 million or 2% to €5,506 million (previous year: €5,577), the company increased its result from current operations (RCO) by €40 million or 5% to €971 million (previous year: €931) in a persistently challenging…

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Heidelberg Materials Acquires Carver Sand & Gravel

Heidelberg Materials North America announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Carver Sand & Gravel, the largest aggregates producer in the Albany, N.Y., area.  Included in this acquisition are four quarries, three sand and gravel pits, a trucking business, two asphalt plants, 70 million metric tons of reserves and about 200 employees. Heidelberg Materials and…

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