Editors’ Blog
Martin Marietta offers an early view of 2020
Martin Marietta expects the current construction cycle will continue for the foreseeable future and expand at a steady pace in 2020 for each of its three primary construction end-use markets. Keep Reading
Improved economic outlook provides optimism
S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb provides his latest aggregate forecast and a look to a future that remains bright for the industry. Keep Reading
Interpreting mine safety regulations no simple business
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explore some of the regulatory inconsistencies mine operators have experienced with the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
On being the editor of Pit & Quarry
Kevin Yanik shares a vital lesson he learned from his time on the magazine, one he was reminded of during a 2019 visit to Missouri’s Lile Quarry. Keep Reading
Characterizing MSHA’s latest enforcement approach
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is nearing the completion of its second year under David Zatezalo, so how does enforcement under the new chief compare to the approaches of the last administration? Keep Reading
Comparing and contrasting MSHA with OSHA
Aggregate producers may not like everything about the Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) approach, but a glimpse at a couple of day-to-day practices at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides a look at a potential alternative universe. Keep Reading
MSHA’s 2017 workplace exams rule back in place
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) put this old rule into effect after a court vacated a 2018 update of the rule on examinations of working places. Keep Reading
TACA talks conservation at environmental seminar
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) panel explored how mining companies consider their post-mining land uses and, in concert with land trusts, seek to capture the land's remaining value. Keep Reading
Epiroc donates drill rig to Missouri S&T
The FlexiROC T20 R replaces outdated equipment while joining a fleet of other equipment at the school's Experimental Mine. Keep Reading
