Graymont announced that agreements have concluded with three Canadian municipalities involved with the Bedford Heritage Project, “a crucial step in the realization of a unique initiative that will help ensure the continuing long-term operation of one of the largest employers in the region,” the company said.
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MINExpo Preview: McLanahan Corp.
The mining industry continues to face global challenges and regulations, which is why McLanahan is committed to helping producers do more than ever before. Whether it makes them more profitable, increases site efficiency, or makes an existing system more productive, McLanahan has a solution. At Booth #4257 at MINExpo, the company will feature its latest wet and dry processing equipment, engineered to…
Read MoreVulcan Aggregates Shipments up 9 Percent This Year
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. Second quarter total revenues, compared with prior year’s second quarter, increased $62 million, or 7 percent, to $957 million. Gross profit increased $58 million, or 25 percent, to $292 million.
Read MoreMSHA Targets Quarry, Lime, Cement Segments With Impact Inspections
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 163 citations and five orders during special impact inspections conducted at 10 coal mines and seven metal and nonmetal mines in December 2015.
Read MoreU.S. Concrete Acquires New Jersey Reserves
U.S. Concrete Inc. acquired the Wantage Stone reserves, a site-development quarry including an 80 acre land parcel along with mining rights to an additional 77 acres of land located in Hamburg, NJ. U.S. Concrete has operated this quarry under a lease agreement since October 2014.
Read MoreMummy Found at Indiana Quarry
June 28, 2015 – Land surveyors discovered a mummy that could be 2,000 years old on the site of the planned Singleton Stone quarry in south Lake County, Ind., and archaeologists are investigating whether they stumbled onto a Native American burial ground. The planned quarry is located in Eagle Creek Township, according to nwi.com. Area residents long have opposed the Singleton…
Read MoreWashing Where They Are Going
HIGH-TECH WASH PLANT AT GEDDES GROUP QUARRY IS EFFICIENT SOLUTION FOR SOLVING HIGH SILT PROBLEM. By Mark S. Kuhar The Geddes Group is meeting customers’ demands through a much more productive and efficient washing solution offered by global manufacturer Terex Washing Systems (TWS) at its new site, Struan Quarry Edzell. The Geddes Group’s sand and gravel reserves were running low at…
Read MoreJCB Steps Up
March 5, 2015 – At a special media event in Savannah, Ga., JCB introduced a number of new products for the quarry and construction industries, including the new JCB 457 front-end loader (pictured, being introduced by Peter Gallagher). Rock Products’ Associate Editor Josie Smith is on-hand at the event. Also being displayed at the event is the JS 220 Excavator and a variety…
Read MoreGraymont to Open New Canadian Lime Plant and Quarry
Graymont and Native North American tribe Lheidli T’enneh have entered into an agreement with respect to Graymont’s proposed new lime plant and quarry near Giscome, British Columbia, Canada.
Read MoreHyundai Debuts Upgraded Wheel Loaders
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. launched its two newest wheel loaders, the HL770-9A and the HL780-9A. These models are part of Hyundai’s new 9A product line, all of which meet Interim Tier 4 standards and are ideal for aggregate, quarry and truck loading applications. Hyundai’s HL770-9A and HL780-9A loaders are built with reliable components including electronically controlled, fuel efficient, Cummins…
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