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Fatal mining accidents slow as 2025 trends toward historic industry low
The Mine Safety & Health Administration reported on 14 mining fatalities during the first half of 2025, although only one such incident happened in June. Keep Reading
Empowering veterans through evolving technology
Knife River and RDO Equipment are creating new opportunities for disabled veterans with an autonomous pilot program. Keep Reading
Commercial, institutional make gains as Dodge Momentum Index rises
The Dodge Momentum Index jumped 6.8 percent, with commercial planning gaining 7.3 percent and institutional planning up 5.7 percent. Keep Reading
Develon names CEO of heavy, compact equipment
Woohyun Kim takes over as CEO of Develon North America and the Develon brand of heavy and compact construction equipment. Keep Reading
Purvis Industries acquires Nevada-based distributor
Purvis Industries purchased Johnson Bearing & Supply, a distributor specializing in power transmission products. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade ticks up in June
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in June, up 6.5 percent compared to a year earlier. Keep Reading
Capital Aggregates makes acquisitions in Missouri, Arkansas
The company acquired two Richard J. Mertens operations along with a Dan Processing site. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials selects new fly ash SVP
Bill Fedorka takes over as Heidelberg Materials’ senior vice president of fly ash in the Southeast following the retirement of Jim Clayton. Keep Reading
Command Alkon acquires Digital Fleet product suite, team
Command Alkon says the combination of its Command Cloud ecosystem and Digital Fleet’s platform will benefit producers and suppliers. Keep Reading
