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New name coming to Portland Cement Association
The organization established in 1916 will officially be known as the American Cement Association next month. Keep Reading
What’s fueling innovation in screening
A screen media manufacturer discusses how today’s producers seek screening solutions that address efficiency, maintenance and safety. Keep Reading
Arcosa CEO reflects on start to 2025
Although organic sales dipped in the first quarter due to weather disruptions, Arcosa’s Antonio Carrillo characterized the company’s start to the year as a ‘strong’ one. Keep Reading
Twelfth 2025 mining fatality reported
The mining industry completed the month of April without a single fatal incident. Unfortunately, a miner was killed in an accident on the first day of May. The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) indicates that the 12th mining fatality of the year occurred May 1 at an industrial sand operation in Texas. The agency attributes the accident to machinery. Into the first week of May, MSHA had reported on three fatal accidents in 2025 involving machinery. Powered haulage is the leading cause of this year’s fatal mining accidents with five such incidents. Related: Eleventh 2025 mining fatality reported as first quarter ends Keep Reading
MSHA adds deputy assistant secretary for policy
McHugh Jim McHugh was appointed deputy assistant secretary for policy at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Prior to the appointment, McHugh was an attorney specializing in mining law and civil litigation. Throughout his legal career, he has represented businesses, individuals and labor unions in a range of civil, criminal and administrative matters – including work related to MSHA and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration. McHugh joins Patricia Silvey in the agency’s deputy assistant secretary capacity. Silvey is MSHA’s deputy assistant secretary for operations. Although the MSHA assistant secretary position remains vacant, President Trump nominated Wayne Palmer for the agency’s leading role in February. Related: Looking ahead on MSHA enforcement, rulemaking Keep Reading
MLC to revamp dolomitic lime site in Missouri
MLC, a supplier of lime products headquartered in St. Louis, intends to refurbish an operation it acquired a few years ago. Keep Reading
Revenue up along with seasonal loss at Knife River
Still, president and CEO Brian Gray says Knife River Corp. remains on track to have its most profitable year on record. Keep Reading
Pricing gains, acquisitions propel CRH in first quarter
CEO Jim Mintern says CRH is ‘encouraged by the continued strength of underlying demand’ across key markets. Keep Reading
PACA puts CEO succession plan in motion
The Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association (PACA) says Seth Grove will serve as the next head of the organization when he takes over late next year for Peter Vlahos. Keep Reading
