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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.

History rewrite: What if Chicago’s reserves had been managed differently?

A longtime Chicago-area geologist with a passion for the industry’s history argues that the city’s challenging supply scene would be vastly different had reserves been better utilized over two centuries. Keep Reading

Bolinder Resources built for flexibility in West

Utah’s Bolinder brothers offer a look inside their main operation, showcasing a crushing and screening plant while sharing their vision for the business’ future. Keep Reading

Cemex puts spotlight on safety with dedicated week

Cemex USA hosted Safety Week earlier this month to recommit employees to safety and health for the new year ahead. Keep Reading

AEM leaders optimistic about a 2021 infrastructure bill

Leaders at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) addressed infrastructure as a 2021 legislative priority during a virtual press briefing Thursday. Keep Reading

MSHA: 29 miners died in 2020

2020 marked the sixth consecutive year mining fatalities were below 30, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports. Keep Reading

Sponsored: MSHA’s shifting approach to COVID-19

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran expects a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard to emerge from the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) soon after Joe Biden takes up the presidency. What might the standard consist of? Doran offers perspective. Keep Reading

Dodge Momentum Index ends 2020 on high note

The Dodge Momentum Index was up more than 9 percent in December. For 2020, it lost nearly 5 percent. Keep Reading

What the industry pathway forward looks like in Washington

With the government in transition, leaders at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association share what they expect in working with the Biden administration and the next Congress. Keep Reading

LafargeHolcim expanding into roofing business

LafargeHolcim's $3.4 billion acquisition of Firestone Building Products from Bridgestone Americas paves the way into this new business area. Keep Reading

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