The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Manufacturers & Services (M&S) Division selected Gregory Meyer, a senior at Virginia Tech, as the recipient of the 2017 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Scholarship.
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Aggregates Production Dips in Second Quarter
An estimated 606 million metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2017, a slight decrease compared with that of the second quarter of 2016, according to Jason Willett, crushed-stone commodity specialist for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The estimated production for consumption in the first…
Read MoreHouston Hammered by Hurricane Harvey; Rebuilding to Take Years
Hurricane Harvey has hit the Houston area hard. At least 13 people are dead, with many more injured, as parts of the Houston area were inundated with more than 40 in. of rain, according to forecasters. Totals could reach 50 in. as rainfall continues.
Read MoreJochen Rohr launches Aggregate Dredge Solutions
Jochen Rohr announces the launch of his latest business venture Aggregate Dredge Solutions. Aggregate Dredge Solutions’ services include consulting, design, engineering and installation support. While specializing in complete customized dredge and conveyor systems, Aggregate Dredge Solutions also offers components and spare parts for existing mechanical dredges. Rohr’s family has been in the aggregate business since the 1930s. His family has four…
Read MoreVulcan Materials Acquires Polaris Materials
Vulcan Materials Co. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Polaris Materials Corp., an aggregates and logistics company that serves key California markets from strategically situated operations in British Columbia, Canada. The Polaris business includes a high-capacity aggregates processing plant and deep water port on Vancouver Island along with associated long-term aggregate reserves and five distribution yard outlets in the…
Read MoreNMA Poll Shows Majority of Voters Concerned About Infrastructure
Eighty-six percent of voters are concerned about the state of American infrastructure, according to a new poll conducted by Morning Consult for the National Mining Association (NMA); just three percent of voters are not concerned about the country’s infrastructure.
Read MoreCemex, California Approve Lapis Sand Plant Agreement
Final approval of Cemex’s agreement to phase out operations at its long-running Lapis sand plant in Marina, Calif., occurred when the California State Lands Commission unanimously approved the agreement in Sacramento, Calif.
Read MoreMSHA Issues New Serious Accident Alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued yet another Serious Accident Alert. The accident occurred on June 22, 2017, at a surface aggregates operation.
Read MoreNunez Promoted at NRP
Natural Resource Partners (NRP) announced that Wyatt L. Hogan, NRP’s president and chief operating officer, resigned effective Aug. 8. Craig W. Nunez, NRP’s chief financial officer and treasurer, will succeed Hogan as president and chief operating officer, and Christopher J. Zolas, NRP’s chief accounting officer, will succeed Nunez as NRP’s chief financial officer and treasurer. Hogan joined NRP in 2003 as…
Read MorePolaris Anticipates Strong Second Half of Year
Polaris Materials Corp. reported financial results for its second quarter ending June 30, 2017. Gross profit year to date of $2 million is more than double the $0.7 million gross profit achieved in the prior year period; Q2 2017 gross profit of $1.3 million was 0.3 million or 26 percent higher than Q2 2016.
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