Feb. 24, 2020 – ConExpo-Con/Agg show organizers issued a statement regarding COVID-19/Coronavirus. “Our top priority is the health and safety of all participants at the show. We are closely monitoring and will follow any protocols that are provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). We encourage exhibitors and attendees to take precautions and follow guidelines set by the CDC when…
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Vulcan Roars into 2020
Feb. 18, 2020 – Vulcan Materials just reported full-year revenues of $4.9 billion for 2019, up 12% as compared to the prior year, and net earnings of $618 million, an increase of 20%. Regarding the company’s outlook, Tom Hill, chairman and chief executive officer stated, “In 2020, we expect another year of strong earnings growth. Vulcan-served markets should continue to benefit…
Read MoreMartin Marietta Looks Ahead
Feb. 11, 2020 – Martin Marietta Materials just reported record revenues for 2019. So what do they see up ahead? The company is confident in its 2020 outlook and in its key supporting factors. The company said its geographic footprint has attractive underlying market fundamentals, including notable employment gains, population growth and superior state fiscal health, that should promote steady and sustainable…
Read MoreNon-Metallic Minerals on the Rise
Feb. 7, 2020 – The first indication of the vibrancy of the U.S. non-metallic minerals market just came in. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released its 2020 Mineral Commodity Summaries publication, in which it gives, among other things, its first, preliminary look at 2019 U.S. aggregates production. According to the publication, total aggregates production was approximately 2.5 billion metric tons (Gt), an increase of approximately…
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Read MoreThe Real World Challenge of Inventory Management
Jan. 15, 2020 – Stockpile Reports has come a long way since a conversation they had with me almost 10 years ago about the business model they were considering launching. David Boardman, founder and CEO of Stockpile Reports, recently had the chance to speak with Todd Cope, senior business solutions consultant at Stockpile Reports/URC Ventures, about the challenges of managing…
Read MoreFatality Investigated
Jan. 14. 2020 – MSHA is investigating a death at the Wendling Quarry near Garrison, Iowa, according to news reports. Michael L. Griffith, 30, of Vinton, Iowa, died after being trapped in a rock bin Jan. 8, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported. Wendling safety officers reported the accident to MSHA, said John Kulper, Wendling safety director. Kulper said he…
Read MoreCan’t Afford to Take the Year Off
Jan. 9, 2019 – U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue just gave his annual State of American Business address, where he outlined top priorities for the business community in the coming year. While acknowledging the complex political environment, Donohue called out top challenges that require bipartisan action in Washington, including a comprehensive infrastructure package, reforms to our immigration system,…
Read MoreGlobal Mining Community Heads to Las Vegas in September
Jan. 2, 2020 – In the world of mining, it’s never been more important to stay competitive. As digital capabilities open doors to new possibilities, companies are embracing advanced technologies to reduce downtime, increase efficiency and improve safety. Now is the time to discover new solutions to current operational issues, invest in innovation and embrace new technology – and there’s no…
Read MoreHere Comes a New Year
Dec. 30, 2019 – I think 2020 is going to be a banner year. Michael Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, thinks so too. “As we turn the page to 2020, what was true before remains so now: the work of the past will yield results in the future,” Johnson said. “We look to the new year…
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