An estimated 256 million metric tons (Mt) of crushed stone was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the first quarter of 2018, a slight decrease compared with that of the same period of 2017, according to Jason Willett, crushed stone commodity specialist for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The estimated annual output produced for consumption in 2017 was…
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March 16, 2018 – This just in from USGS. The envelope, please. The estimated total output of construction aggregates produced for consumption in 2017 was 2.26 billion metric tons, about the same as that in 2016. In its Mineral Commodity Summaries issued late last year, USGS estimated that in 2017, 1.33 billion tons of crushed stone and 890 million tons of construction sand…
Read MoreAggregates Production Down Slightly in Third Quarter
An estimated 656 million metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the third quarter of 2017, a slight decrease compared with that of the third 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…
Read MorePolaris Poised to Meet Increased Demand
Polaris Materials Corp. reported preliminary sales volumes for the quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2017, and further increased its full-year sales expectations.
Read MoreWorldwide Construction Aggregates Market Estimated to Hit $592.7 Billion
The worldwide construction aggregates market is estimated to be valued at $592.7 billion by 2025, according to a study by Persistence Market Research. The market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3 percent through 2025 on account of the continuing large-scale infrastructure expansion projects carried out by the governments of numerous countries, along with a…
Read MoreDonahoo Promoted at VantaCore
VantaCore Partners LLC announced the appointment of Perry W. Donahoo to the position of chief executive officer. Since 2010, Donahoo has served as chief operating officer. Over his 30-plus-years career in the construction aggregates industry, Donahoo has served in various senior executive and operational roles with several major aggregate producers. VantaCore Partners LLC has significant market positions in Pennsylvania, Kentucky,…
Read MoreAggregates Production Dips in Fourth Quarter; Up for Year
An estimated 556 million metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2016, a decrease of 4 percent compared with that of the same period of 2015. The estimated annual output of construction aggregates produced for consumption in 2016 was 2.33 billion metric tons (Gt), an…
Read MoreMINExpo Preview: Weir Minerals
Weir Minerals will exhibit its world-class mining solutions at MINExpo 2016 at booth #5002. The company will use the opportunity of the show to show its Trio Top Performance cone crusher range to the mining and construction aggregates market. At the show the company will showcase the Trio TP900 cone crusher and will offer a pre-release preview of its much-anticipated remote…
Read MoreGoing Global
Aug. 24, 2016 – According to the latest market report published by Persistence Market Research, the global construction aggregates market is anticipated to witness a year-over-year growth of 6.3 percent in 2016. Increasing activities in infrastructure and renovation sectors are among the key drivers propelling the demand for construction aggregates globally. In addition, the macroeconomic factors such as open-ended industrialization…
Read MoreSuperior Hires Dunne in Business Development Role
Superior Industries Inc. recently added Michael Dunne to its international sales team to develop business partnerships throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Dunne possesses more than 20 years of experience in the construction aggregates and mining industries. Dunne’s responsibilities will include working with the manufacturer’s product development team establishing and evolving Superior’s crushing, screening, washing and conveying related…
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