Williamson County, Texas, reportedly has the most quarries of any other county in the state. So it’s no surprise that community opposition to quarry operations there is higher than elsewhere. The Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining (CREAM) is spearheading that opposition.
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MSHA Launches Tool to Help Miners, Mining Communities
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has unveiled an online platform to help miners and their families navigate the process of finding healthcare providers, facilities and related resources.
Read MoreCRH Ventures Launches Roads Of The Future Accelerator Program For Start-Ups
CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of CRH, launched its latest accelerator program – Roads of the Future. The program targets promising start-ups in the Construction Technology (ConTech) and ClimateTech space, focusing on groundbreaking innovation for advancing the future of roads. The Roads of the Future accelerator will identify companies that can demonstrate solutions to specific challenges within three distinctive…
Read MorePermitting Update: Arizona
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, Fain Signature Group released drone footage of the proposed remote sand and gravel site for public consumption. The video has been provided to allow the general public to view the remote site being zoned and the surrounding area.
Read MorePermitting Update: Virginia
The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors discussed whether or not to allow the Frazier Quarry to expand operations to its land on Buttermilk Creek Road, according to WHSV.
Read MoreMSHA Safety Alert: Operating Equipment Near Water
MSHA reported that from 2010 through 2023, there were 19 drowning accidents. Eleven of these fatal accidents occurred when mobile equipment, operating near water, became submerged. When working near water mine operators should: MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:
Read MoreUSGS: Aggregates Production Slightly Dips in 2023
The estimated annual output of construction aggregates produced for consumption slightly decreased from 2.50 billion metric tons (Gt) in 2022 to 2.47 Gt in 2023, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Commodity Specialist Jason Willett.
Read MoreCRH Highlights Positive 2023 Results
CRH delivered a strong performance in 2023 supported by good underlying demand in key end-use markets, positive pricing and contributions from acquisitions. The company’s total revenues increased 7% to $34.9 billion from the prior year while organic revenues were up 3%.
Read MoreHolcim Sees Record Results in 2023
Holcim released its financial results for fourth-quarter and full-year 2023. In the fourth quarter, recurring EBIT rose 17.9% organically compared to the prior-year period to reach a record CHF 1,117 million. Fourth-quarter net sales of CHF 6,602 million rose 5.5% on an organic basis versus the fourth quarter of 2022.
Read MoreGranite has ‘Transformative Year’
Granite Construction recently announced results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2023. Revenue for the full year increased $208 million to $3.5 billion with adjusted net income totaling $140 million.
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