The mining analysis team at Burgex has been hard at work over the past several years developing internal tools and systems for conducting complex market analysis studies of mineral commodities.
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Sand and Gravel Rises in Second Quarter
The estimated U.S. output of construction sand and gravel produced and shipped for consumption in the second quarter of 2021 was 279 million metric tons (Mt), an increase of 11% compared with that of the second quarter of 2020, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Commodity Specialist Jason Willett. Production for consumption in the first six months of 2021 increased…
Read MoreThe Rise on the Horizon
Sept. 7, 2021 – The overwhelmingly positive second-quarter reports recently released by publicly traded aggregates companies were good news. Now, that news is complemented by just-released aggregates-production numbers from the U.S. Geological Survey. An estimated 694 million metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of…
Read MoreU.S. Mines Produced an Estimated $82.3 Billion in Minerals During 2020
U.S. mines produced approximately $82.3 billion in minerals in 2020 – about $1.5 billion lower than the 2019 revised total of $83.7 billion, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Read MoreBurgex Produces Southeastern Aggregate Production Map
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve its mineral market analysis, mining consulting and exploration services, the Geographic Information System (GIS) team at Burgex Mining Consultants has developed a comprehensive interactive geospatial model of construction aggregate supply and demand in the southeastern United States.
Read MoreJeff Gray Joins Superior Team
Superior Industries Inc. announced the appointment of Jeff Gray as its director of international sales. Gray, a 25-year industry veteran, will lead construction aggregate sales efforts outside of the United States and Canada in addition to working closely with the manufacturer’s group of mining division employees and products.
Read MoreMineral Commodity Summaries Released
Feb. 4, 2021 – The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) just released its 2021 Mineral Commodity Summaries report. In 2020, 1.46 billion tons of crushed stone valued at more than $17.8 billion was produced by an estimated 1,410 companies operating 3,440 quarries and 180 sales and (or) distribution yards in 50 states. Leading states were, in descending order of production, Texas, Missouri, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, Virginia,…
Read MoreGreen Rock Acquires Couch Aggregates
Couch Aggregates, Birmingham, Ala., has been acquired by Birmingham-based Green Rock LLC.
Read MoreUSGS Releases New Mineral Yearbook Data on Crushed Stone
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released advance data tables for its Minerals Yearbook chapter “Stone, Crushed.” In 2017, 1.33 billion tons of crushed stone valued at more than $15 billion was produced by an estimated 1,400 companies operating 3,700 quarries and 187 sales/distribution yards in 50 states.
Read MoreNRP Sells VantaCore Construction Aggregates Business
Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its construction aggregates business segment, VantaCore Partners LLC, to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc. for $205 million before transaction expenses and customary purchase price adjustments.
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