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Kevin Yanik

Kevin Yanik is editor-in-chief of Pit & Quarry. He can be reached at 216-706-3724 or kyanik@northcoastmedia.net.

MSHA updates guidance on COVID-19

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued new guidance to operators and mine workers Wednesday, seeking to mitigate and prevent viral spread at mining sites. Keep Reading

USGS: 2020 sand, gravel production nearly on par with 2019

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published data about 2020 construction sand and gravel production, pointing out top-producing states while offering a comparison to prior years. Keep Reading

USGS: Crushed stone production down slightly in 2020

Crushed stone production across the U.S. was down a bit in 2020 according to a new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Find out how many tons of crushed stone were produced last year. Keep Reading

NSSGA’s digital convention is a wrap

According to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), hundreds of industry leaders participated in its 2021 Annual Convention. Keep Reading

Martin Marietta’s Thomey earns NSSGA’s Wendt award

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) presented David Thomey with its Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award, recognizing his voice as a leading one for the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

Rogers Group purchases Reed Contracting Services

The company is expanding in Alabama with the acquisition of a Huntsville-based construction materials producer. Keep Reading

Hillhead postponed a second time, headed to 2022

Hillhead was scheduled to take place June 22-24 this year, but the United Kingdom-based trade show will now happen in 2022. Keep Reading

P&Q’s March 2021 digital edition now available

Dig into this month’s digital edition of the magazine, which features our Start-Up Guide and offers content on e-ticketing, drilling and blasting, and more. Keep Reading

Construction employment down 61,000 in February 2021

Severe weather compounded falling demand for nonresidential construction projects, the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading

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