Permitting Update: Minnesota

A mining company that operates a sand and gravel mine on Lower Grey Cloud Island in Cottage Grove, Minn., wants to expand and shift operations into the Mississippi River – and mine the actual riverbed. Holcim MWR Inc., formerly Aggregate Industries, is proposing to move its mining area to mine additional aggregate reserves on about 400 acres of privately owned…

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MSHA Completes October Impact Inspections

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections in October 2024 at 15 mines in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wyoming and issued 286 violations.

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Holcim Acquires OX Engineered Products

Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire OX Engineered Products, a leading U.S. provider of advanced insulation systems for residential and commercial applications, with 2024 estimated net sales of $136 million. OX Engineered Products develops and manufactures an innovative range of insulation solutions with proprietary technologies and trusted brands. With manufacturing facilities in the Midwest and Southeast of the United…

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Holcim Announces Leadership Appointments

Holcim announced the following leadership appointments. Jaime Hill, country CEO of Mexico, was appointed region head North America effective immediately. He succeeds Toufic Tabbara, who has decided to pursue opportunities outside of Holcim. As country CEO of Mexico, Hill has consistently delivered leading profitable growth, making Mexico the second biggest contributor to Holcim’s EBIT worldwide. He joined Holcim in 1996…

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