Charleston, W.Va., lawyer James McHugh, with the Chris Pence Law Firm has joined the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) as deputy assistant secretary for policy. McHugh will head the agency temporarily until Wayne Palmer is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. McHugh has represented clients before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission and the Occupational Safety and…
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VEGA Americas, Command Alkon Collaborate to Enhance Plant Material Management
VEGA Americas, Inc. (VEGA), a manufacturer of process, material and inventory measurement technologies, and Command Alkon, software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, announce their partnership through VEGA’s participation in Command Alkon’s Connected Partner program. This collaboration will empower both companies to capitalize on the power of connected technologies, delivering cutting-edge solutions to a wider audience of…
Read MoreMSHA Issues Injury, Fatality, S&S Update
As of April 1, 2,201 injuries were reported to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) since Oct. 1, 2024. Fourteen were fatal injuries. For the remaining injuries, 1,523 were non-fatal and resulted in days lost or restricted duty (NFDL), 27 resulted in a permanent disability, and 637 resulted in no days lost or restricted duty. Since Oct. 1, 2024,…
Read MoreCemex Reports Record Net Income; Lower U.S. Sales
Cemex reported its first-quarter results as new CEO Jaime Muguiro outlined his vision for the company to the financial community for the first time. As he ushers the company into an era of sustainable and profitable growth, Muguiro’s focus lies on achieving operational excellence, increasing free cash flow and enhancing shareholder returns. The company’s growth strategy remains focused on accretive…
Read MoreCemex Names Gonzalez President of U.S. Operations
Cemex U.S. welcomes Jesus Gonzalez as its new president. Effective April 1, he will oversee the global building materials company’s U.S. operations. Gonzalez began his career at Cemex in 1998 and has held several senior level positions in Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Operations, as well as president of Central America, president of Cemex UK, and most recently president of Cemex…
Read MoreMartin Marietta Revenues Up 8% in First Quarter
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, reporting revenues of $1,353 billion, versus $1,251 billion in the first quarter of 2024, an 8% increase. First-quarter aggregates shipments increased 6.6% to 39.0 million tons due to contributions from acquisitions, partially offset by challenging winter weather in January and February across many Southeast, Southwest and Midwest…
Read MoreVulcan Revenues Rise in First Quarter
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the quarter ended March 31, reporting total revenues of $1,635 billion, versus $1,546 billion in the first quarter of 2024. Aggregates segment gross profit increased 18% to $357 million ($7.48 per ton), and gross profit margin expanded 320 basis points to 26.7%. Cash gross profit per ton increased 20% to $10.63 per ton resulting from geographically…
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