USGS: Phosphate Rock Production Higher in May

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. marketable phosphate rock production in May 2023 was estimated to be 1.86 million metric tons (Mt), which was 15% higher than that in April and 4% lower than that in May 2022. Total phosphate rock production in January through May was estimated to be 8.16 Mt, which was slightly higher than the revised amount…

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Let’s Talk Sand and Gravel

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released its updated “Top 100 Producers of Construction Sand and Gravel in the United States” list. According to USGS Commodity Specialist Jason Christopher Willett, the top 10 leading U.S. construction sand and gravel producing companies in 2021 were, in descending order of tonnage: CRH Americas Materials Inc.; Vulcan Materials Co.; Martin Marietta Materials Inc.; Lehigh…

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FIRST LOOK – July 2023

TOP NEWS GraniteGranite has received approval from the Utah Department of Air Quality (UDAQ) to begin the public comment period as part of Granite’s Parleys I-80 South Quarry small mine air permit application. During this rigorous application process, the application undergoes a comprehensive 30-day comment period, allowing the public to provide valuable input. U.S. Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court has…

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USGS Releases Top 100 Sand and Gravel Producers List

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released its updated “Top 100 Producers of Construction Sand and Gravel in the United States” list. According to USGS Commodity Specialist Jason Christopher Willett, the leading U.S. construction sand and gravel producing companies in 2021 were, in descending order of tonnage: 1. CRH Americas Materials, Inc. 2. Vulcan Materials Co. 3. Martin Marietta Materials,…

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FIRST LOOK – April 2023

TOP NEWS Barry K. Wendt AwardThe National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) presented its 2023 Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award to Charlie Luck of Luck Companies. “Throughout the industry, Charlie Luck is widely known for encouraging the advancement and bettering the aggregates industry,” said NSSGA President and CEO Michael Johnson. “His industry expertise and drive to help individuals succeed…

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Aggregates Production: What Went Wrong?

March 6, 2023 – At the start of 2022, it was highly anticipated that aggregates production would rise to about 2.80 billion metric tons (Gt) for the year. Well, final numbers are in and the estimated annual output of construction aggregates produced for consumption in 2022 was 2.44 Gt, unchanged from that of 2021, according to Jason Christopher Willett, commodity…

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