Associations
Heidelberg Materials, Holcim receive EPA grants
The companies join several national associations that were selected to drive efforts for cleaner construction materials production. Keep Reading
NSSGA aims to lead sustainability initiatives following EPA grant
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) was awarded a multimillion-dollar Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant centered on sustainability. Keep Reading
Economic impact study illustrates benefits of commercial explosives
The Institute of Makers of Explosives commissioned a study highlighting the importance of the commercial explosives industry nationwide. Keep Reading
Changing the perception of the industry (Part 2)
Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference attendees share how showcasing the tangible impact of mining and its importance in daily life could help change the negative perception of the industry. Keep Reading
Effectively promoting the aggregate industry’s value (Part 1)
Aggregates are essential to everyday life, but Pit & Quarry Roundtable attendees largely agree more must be done to communicate the industry’s story to the public. Keep Reading
NSSGA accepting nominations for Wendt award
The next Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award recipient will be honored during the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Annual Convention in March 2024. Keep Reading
Essential Minerals Association celebrates safety excellence
The organization formerly known as the Industrial Minerals Association-North America issued awards and renewed a longtime partnership at a fall meeting. Keep Reading
Longtime OAIMA fixture Loos dies
The aggregate industry lost Maralynn Ruth Loos, a longtime employee of the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA), earlier this month. Keep Reading
Votorantim Cimentos executive named PCA board chairman
The election of Filiberto Ruiz was one of several changes to the Portland Cement Association (PCA) board of directors. Keep Reading
