WEEKLY REPORT

Lopez: Distractions a possible root cause of fatal accidents

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez touched on recent powered haulage accidents within the industry at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference last month.

Industry safety meetings on the 2022 docket

Inflation takes center stage at congressional roundtable

Bond Construction Corp.'s Karen Hubacz, chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, addressed the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on the topic.

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Hills Machinery opens two locations in North Carolina

The Case Construction Equipment dealer opened two new North Carolina facilities in Asheville and Wilmington. Get more on this dealer development.

IRock Crushers hires assembly superintendent

AGC: Construction input costs up in June

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says rising construction materials prices are adding pressure to contractors.

Stedman Test Center Helps North Carolina Mine Select the Right Mill

The right crusher is crucial for quality size reduction. A NC mine needed a cage mill to provide a standardized particle size. Stedman’s testing and toll crushing facility evaluated their limestone needs to offer the best equipment and operation.

Rock Machinery hires sales manager

Garrett Ashburn, a veteran of the aggregate, mining and recycling industries, was hired by Rock Machinery Co. as a territory sales manager.

For the most extreme conditions, you need a motor that performs at its best

With cast iron frames, condition monitoring capability, and off-the-shelf options, Baldor-Reliance Severe Duty XT motors help keep your business moving, safely and reliably.

Is a return to the U.S. manufacturing of old feasible?

Newt Gingrich, a virtual guest at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, discusses the state of U.S. manufacturing and the nation's reliance on other countries.

Gingrich on diesel’s future in America

MSHA’s airborne contaminant enforcement on the rise

Operators may want to consider a few safety measures in light of the Mine Safety & Health Administration's recent silica enforcement initiative announcement.

Quarry Faces: July 2022

Check out photos from the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Attendees included representatives from aggregate producers, manufacturers and dealers.

Managing Reactive Ground in Blasting

This paper investigates unexpected, highly reactive ground conditions, recently experienced at a large, open-pit zinc mine. It includes recommended actions and information on identifying and mitigating risks when dealing with reactive ground.

The latest cutting-edge equipment for aggregate operations

Why the industry must prioritize people again