Glen Barton, former Caterpillar Inc. chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), died in Peoria, Ill., at age 77. Barton retired in 2004 after nearly 43 years of service to Caterpillar, spending the last five as chairman and CEO.
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Terex Finlay Tracked Inclined Screen Is Highly Versatile
The Terex Finlay 674 is a “highly versatile and adaptable machine engineered and built for working in quarrying, mining, construction and demolition debris, topsoil, recycling, sand, gravel, coal and aggregate applications,” according to the company.
Read MoreUSGS Reports Industrial Sand Production
In 2015, industrial sand and gravel valued at about $8.3 billion was produced by 230 companies from 335 operations in 35 states, according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s latest Mineral Commodity Survey. The value of production of industrial sand and gravel in 2015 remained unchanged over the previous year.
Read MoreWisconsin Studies to Analyze Groundwater at Frac Sand Plants
Three years ago, water samples from ponds at Wisconsin frac sand mines showed concentrations of heavy metals many times higher than state groundwater standards recommend. Now, the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is planning a study to see if the metal from those ponds is leaching from mines and polluting groundwater, according to Rich Kremer, writing for Wisconsin Public…
Read MoreFatality at Virginia Quarry
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Sept. 21, 2016, a 52-year-old contract drill operator with 27 years of experience, was killed at Holston River Quarry Inc. in Virginia. The victim was performing maintenance on a truck-mounted rotary drill.
Read MoreFirst Look – September 2016
TOP NEWS IRONDIRECT DEBUTS ONLINE BUYING PLATFORM IronDirect unveiled its brand and business model to the aggregates, mining and construction industries. IronDirect is “a first-of-its-kind platform for buyers of heavy construction equipment and parts,” according to the company, and can “reduce equipment costs by up to 50 percent.” Martin Marietta Sales Surge Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported results for the…
Read MoreWisconsin DNR Releases Industrial Sand Strategic Analysis
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has prepared a strategic analysis to reassess the latest scientific, natural resource and socioeconomic information relating to industrial sand mining and its associated infrastructure in Wisconsin.
Read MoreUnimin Plants Receive Community, Safety Awards
Unimin Specialty Minerals and its Tamms and Elco plants have been recognized for outstanding community involvement and support activities as well as safety performance by the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP).
Read MoreMSHA Extends Two Comment Periods
The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) agreed to a longer comment period on two regulatory items. One proposed regulation would require workplace examinations before work begins and operators to document any hazards found, and the other is MSHA’s request for information on exposure to diesel exhaust in underground operations, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association…
Read MoreNatural Resource Partners Touts VantaCore Aggregates Segment
Natural Resource Partners reported net income from continuing operations attributable to the limited partners for the three months ended June 30, 2016, of $47.7 million, or $3.90 per unit, an increase of $13.3 million, from $34.4 million, or $2.82 per unit, a year earlier.
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