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Rock breaker, excavators for aggregate operations

Take a look at equipment developments from Develon, Petro-Canada Lubricants, Toku America and Volvo Construction Equipment. Keep Reading

Ronaldo Dos Santos (far right) says empowering mechanics with mobile devices has been effective for Anderson Columbia. Pictured with Dos Santos are Byron Laferriere of Vizalogix (far left), Erik Elkington of Vizalogix/Vantage Point (second from left) and Brennen Hall of Desert Aggregates (second from right). Photo: Pit & Quarry

Embracing AI and automation in aggregates (Part 2)

Industry leaders weigh the pros and cons of emerging tools available to the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

Says Trux’s Kent Masden: “People are going to start to use [AI] to automate the simple stuff so you can get that off your plate. That’s what we’re all looking for.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Evolving tech for the aggregate industry (Part 1)

Producers and manufacturers share their views on the plethora of new technologies available at their fingertips. Keep Reading

The combination of long hours and shift work can result in a tired or fatigued workforce. Photo: Nalinee Supapornpasupad/IStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Educating quarry workers on ergonomics

In his latest monthly column, P&Q contributor Steve Fuller discusses body mechanics and how they contribute to worker health. Keep Reading

Mike Heenan, who wrote the monthly “MSHA & The Law” column appearing in Pit & Quarry from 1996 to 2017, was a preeminent authority on mine safety law.

Remembering Mike Heenan, a mining industry advocate

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The mining community lost a great friend and advocate this month with the passing of Mike Heenan, a longtime Pit & Quarry columnist who was a preeminent authority on mine safety law. Keep Reading

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Equipment to consider for conveying, material handling applications

Take a look at equipment developments in conveying and material handling from Continental, PCI, PPI and Superior Industries. Keep Reading

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Scales, weighing solutions for quarry operators

Check out equipment for weighing applications from Belt-Way Scales and Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Keep Reading

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Quarry Faces: April 2025

The Georgia Construction Aggregate Association hosted its annual Management Workshop & Expo earlier this year. See who P&Q ran into on the show floor. Keep Reading

Duff Quarry’s Ross Duff discussed the value of inviting a congressperson to an aggregate operation during a Roundtable conversation. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Factors shaping the future of the aggregate industry (Part 2)

P&Q Roundtable attendees delve into topics shaping the industry, including the evolving role of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and strategies for growth through mergers and acquisitions. Keep Reading

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