CDE hosted a special Open House on Sept. 22 at Repurpose Aggregates in Joppatowne, Md. Rock Products was on-hand for the event and tour of the plant. Repurpose Aggregates (a product of Harford Minerals) was commissioned in April 2022, and the 250 tph C&D waste and contaminated soils recycling wash plant, features high-tech features and efficient operation. The new wash plant is utilized…
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ODNR to Celebrate Earth Science Week Oct. 9-15
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Geological Survey is inviting Ohioans of all ages to celebrate Earth Science Week. A series of activities and programs will highlight the annual celebration from Oct. 9-15.
Read MoreBlue Ridge Construction Capital Announces North Carolina Acquisitions
Blue Ridge Construction Capital LLC (BRCC), in partnership with aggregate industry veteran Anthony Minshew, announced the acquisitions of Matthews Sand and Gravel (MSG) and Edge Aggregates LLC.
Read MoreNSSGA Hosts 2022 Legislative & Policy Forum
WASHINGTON – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) hosted its annual Legislative & Policy Forum (LPF) in Washington, D.C., Sept. 20-23 at the Capitol Hill Hyatt Regency. With more than 300 attendees, NSSGA conducted committee meetings, hosted dynamic general sessions and held its Hill Day for members to advocate for the industry. The highlighted speakers included Former Rep.…
Read MoreNSSGA Announces Safety Award Recipients
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the winners of the Safety Excellence Awards, the Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Awards and the James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year Award. “Safety is a core value across our members and their operations. We congratulate this year’s winners of the Safety Awards, as they represent the best…
Read MoreMSHA Emergency Unit Wins International Mine Rescue Skills Competition
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the department’s Mine Safety and Health Administration’s “Mine Emergency Unit” bested competitors from around the world and finished first at the International Mines Rescue Competition, held Sept. 11-16, 2022, in Beaver, W.Va. After a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, the biennial event resumed at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy where highly…
Read MoreMinnesota DNR Completes Three New Aggregate Resource Maps
Geologists in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Aggregate Resource Mapping Program completed three new resource maps showing the potential for sand and gravel deposits, as well as crushed stone resources, in Swift, Sibley and Redwood counties. Aggregate resources are a critical natural material needed to construct roads, bridges, trails and buildings. Datasets for all three county projects, including…
Read MoreNSSGA Honors Community Relations Excellence Award Winners
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipients of the NSSGA Community Relations Excellence Awards. The Community Relations Excellence Awards recognize producers’ achievements through their involvement in their community to enhance the public’s perception of their business, their facility and our industry. This year, NSSGA recognized a total of eight Gold, eight Silver and 44 Bronze winners.
Read MoreCement Leaders Document Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality Progress
Portland Cement Association Chairman Ron Henley (GCC America) told a New York Climate Week gathering that U.S. producers have exceeded expectations outlined nearly one year ago with release of the PCA Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality.
Read MoreLehigh Hanson, HeidelbergCement Reveal New Name
Lehigh Hanson Inc. will follow the transformation of its global parent company, HeidelbergCement, to Heidelberg Materials – a new brand identity with a global reach and a focus on sustainability, digitalization and leadership in the building materials industry.
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