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Jack Kopanski

Jack Kopanski is the Managing Editor of Pit & Quarry and Editor-in-Chief of Portable Plants. Kopanski can be reached at 216-706-3756 or jkopanski@northcoastmedia.net.

Fatal mining accidents spike in July, elevating 2025 total to 18

Mining fatalities this year are occurring at a faster pace than last year, which had 12 by Aug. 3. Keep Reading

How Vulcan Materials fared in the second quarter

Although Vulcan reported a slight decrease in aggregate shipments, the company’s gross profit, cash gross profit per ton and freight-adjusted selling prices in the segment were up. Keep Reading

Heidelberg Materials shares results of strong second quarter

The company’s North American operations posted gains in revenue and RCOBD (results from current operations before depreciation and amortization). Keep Reading

Heidelberg Materials acquires Burnco assets in Canada

The deal includes six aggregate sites, two asphalt plants and a bitumen storage terminal – plus more. Keep Reading

Rock Machinery adds Simplicity, Canica to Indiana offerings

Currently a distributor of Cedarapids equipment in the state, Rock Machinery now represents two other Terex MPS legacy brands. Keep Reading

MSHA debuts compliance assistance program

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) debuted the Compliance Assistance in Safety & Health program to support new mines, mine operators and miners. Keep Reading

VDG names sales rep for Southeast

Mike Clark brings more than 20 years of technical sales experience to VDG (Van der Graaf). Keep Reading

NPK hosts Demo Days with Murphy Tractor

An NPK event in Ohio showcases the partnership between the company and Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. Keep Reading

Cat launches latest medium wheel loader

Cat’s new 980 GC wheel loader is the company's latest entry to its line of medium wheel loaders. Keep Reading

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