Martin Marietta Materials Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its South Texas cement business and certain related concrete operations to CRH Americas Materials Inc., a subsidiary of CRH plc, for $2.1 billion in cash.
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MSHA Issues Cold Weather Health & Safety Alerts
MSHA is advising that cold weather can cause cold stress, which can lead to hypothermia, frostbite and other severe injuries, and illnesses.The agency recommends the following best practices: Monitor your physical condition and that of your coworkers. Wear appropriate clothing. Wear clothing that allows a full range of motion necessary for the tasks of the work. Move into warm locations…
Read MorePACA Announces New Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA), the leading voice for the crushed stone, ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel, and cement industries in Pennsylvania, announced the board of directors elected at its annual meeting.
Read MoreCalCIMA Education Conference a Success
California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) members learned about issues and products; reacquainted with and met new friends; and soaked up a little sunshine at the association’s annual Education Conference in Palm Springs, Calif., themed “Building a Resilient Foundation.”
Read MorePermitting Update: Nova Scotia, Canada
Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Co. says it’s determined to promote traditional “land uses and habitats” during and after the expected 50-year life of its planned aggregate quarry at Black Point, near Canso, Nova Scotia.
Read MoreCalifornia Deposit Sold to Grand Lone Pine Canyon Enterprises
SVN Vanguard announced the successful sale of the “Cajon Mine and Mill Site,” a 430-acre limestone deposit and accompanying mill site located in San Bernardino County, Calif., according to Juve Pinedo, senior vice president at SVN Vanguard. The buyer was Grand Lone Pine Canyon Enterprises LLC.
Read MorePermitting Update: North Carolina
Environmental regulators in Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration have given up their fight with Wake Stone Corp. over a proposed quarry next to William B. Umstead State Park, despite objections from Cooper himself and the state agency that oversees the park. DEQ and Wake Stone have agreed to settle a dispute over a permit that would allow the company to expand…
Read MoreVolvo Construction Equipment, CRH Partner for Decarbonization
With an ambition to explore decarbonization opportunities across transport, operations and materials, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Volvo Group and CRH on Nov.13. As part of this strategic agreement, Volvo CE will take on responsibility for next generation technology deployment, the scaling up of cutting edge technology and operational efficiency for the off-road segment in a bid…
Read MorePermitting Update: Virginia
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday greenlighted Carmeuse Lime and Stone’s proposal for a new limestone quarry in Clear Brook, ending months of debate surrounding the international mining company’s plan that was strongly opposed by some neighbors. On a 5-2 vote, the board approved Carmeuse’s application to rezone 392 acres from Rural Areas (RA) to Extractive Mining (EM)…
Read MorePermitting Update: Ontario, Canada
Essex County Council authorized the construction of an access culvert – or tunnel – under County Road 9 during its October 18 meeting. Walker Aggregates Inc. owns and operates a quarry located on land abutting County Road 9 in Amherstburg. The Quarry is currently active on the western-side of County Road 9, but will become active on the eastern-side of…
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