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Report: 2017 sand and gravel production neared 900M tons
Total U.S. production totaled 890 million tons in 2017 according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Keep Reading
New mining show in Las Vegas this summer
MINExpo International doesn't return for another two-plus years, but a brand-new mining show is coming to Las Vegas this year. The 2018 Mining & Exploration International Conference & Expo (MEI2018) will be held Sept. 6-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Workforce development, sustainability, community and technology are the conference's primary areas of emphasis. According to the show organizer, MEI2018 will provide a forum for international leaders in mining, exploration and associated industries to share their expertise and pore over the latest research, challenges and trends that will shape the future of the industry. The conference schedule includes presentations, poster sessions and workshops. "We are very pleased to offer an opportunity for an international audience to address these critical topics," says Madalena Maestri, conference director. "We’re putting together a powerhouse lineup of speakers and moderators who will share their expertise, technology advancements and the latest research." With 500 booths, meeting rooms and suites, the expo will provide the opportunity to view the latest technologies in mining and processing, as well… Keep Reading
Construction starts dip slightly following year-end boost
The nonbuilding construction sector contributed to the the Dodge Index's 2 percent decline. Keep Reading
Preparing for the 2018 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo
Coming off their best year in perhaps a decade, aggregate producers ready themselves for the industry’s top 2018 trade show. Keep Reading
The connection between Steve Jobs and the aggregate industry
Is an aggregate operation not in pursuit of perfection when its goal is for every employee to return home safely after each workday? Keep Reading
AGG1 2018: Around Houston: Astros ballpark tours
Consider taking a tour of Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, when you have downtime during AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo and the NSSGA Annual Convention. Keep Reading
Antitrust settlement forces Vulcan to sell Tennessee quarries
A Justice Department lawsuit leads to the sale of multiple Vulcan Materials sites in Tennessee to Blue Water Industries, another aggregate producer in the region. Keep Reading
How to make your wash plant safer
Use these best practices to create the ideal environment around washing equipment. Keep Reading
Vulcan’s Hill reflects on 2017, year ahead
Vulcan Materials' Tom Hill offered some thoughts on the company's 2017 performance and looked ahead to the coming months in a call with investors. Keep Reading
