Chaney Enterprises has formed Chaney Terminals & Transit (CT&T). This announcement is consistent with Chaney’s strategic growth initiative of creating a terminal network to support the material businesses within its service market. “Whether by water, rail or truck CT&T will optimize the logistical movements of our key raw materials,” the company stated. “CT&T will assume the responsibility of Chaney Enterprises…
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MSHA Reports 15th Fatality of 2021
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on June 7, a miner at a construction sand and gravel operation in Crosby, Texas, entered the top of a primary feed hopper to break up and remove a large rock. Raw material that remained on the sides of the hopper sloughed off and engulfed the miner. This is the 15th fatality…
Read MoreMining Executives Testify on Importance of Domestic Minerals
In testimony before House and Senate natural resources committees, National Mining Association (NMA) General Counsel Katie Sweeney and Hecla Mining Co. Vice President of External Affairs Luke Russell reminded members of Congress that domestic metals and minerals are not only the front-end of the supply chain for countless industries but are also vital to the success of rebuilding American infrastructure.
Read MoreCemex Open to Supply Raw Materials for Trump’s Wall
Cemex is open to providing quotes to supply the raw materials for President Donald Trump’s promised border wall, its chairman told the newspaper Reforma . Trump repeated in a speech to Congress his vow that he would soon start building a barrier along the nearly 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border to prevent illegal immigrants and drugs crossing north.
Read MoreU.S. Shipments Down, Canadian Up on Great Lakes
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3,348,040 tons in July, a decrease of 18 percent compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers Association. July’s loadings were also 14 percent below the month’s five-year average.
Read MoreSt. Lawrence Seaway Shipments Strong
Demand for raw materials from the U.S. manufacturing and construction sectors has kept St. Lawrence Seaway cargo shipments at a solid pace, despite tough economic conditions for some commodities.
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