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Superior Industries’ Lauren DeBow says wash plants are more prevalent these days because “most of the ‘easily mined’ reserves are now gone.” Photo: Superior Industries

Washing & Classifying | P&Q University Handbook

Carol Wasson Published Apr 3, 2025

Learn the basics and best practices related to recycling wash water in an excerpt from the 2025 Pit & Quarry University Handbook. Keep Reading

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez does not expect any new rules to emerge from the Mine Safety & Health Administration under the second Trump administration, although she cautions the industry by saying “never say never.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Lopez looks ahead on MSHA enforcement, rulemaking

P&Q Staff Published Apr 2, 2025

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez discussed Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments early this year at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading

Capital Aggregates’ Jamie Jones describes 2024 as a very healthy year overall for his company. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Reflecting on the 2024 construction materials market (Part 2)

P&Q Staff Published Apr 2, 2025

A second set of producers and manufacturers at the this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference weigh in on the year that was 2024. Keep Reading

Says Summit Materials’ Scott Alexander: “We started 2024 not really knowing what to expect and thinking it might be down or flat, at best. But it ended up being a very good year for us.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Reflecting on the 2024 construction materials market (Part 1)

P&Q Staff Published Mar 31, 2025

Although weather was a damper for some producers last year, many made gains in their businesses with strategic price increases. Keep Reading

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association director of government affairs Evan Bender was one of several speakers at this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, addressing legislative and regulatory issues pertaining to the industry. Photo: Pit & Quarry

NSSGA’s Bender details the road ahead in Washington

P&Q Staff Published Mar 24, 2025

With a new administration and a new Congress, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Evan Bender discusses what’s ahead in the nation’s capital. Keep Reading

Public producers reflect on Q4 performances

P&Q Staff Published Mar 21, 2025

Get a full breakdown of how leading producers like Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta and others finished 2024. Keep Reading

The latest advancements in aggregate tech

P&Q Staff Published Mar 20, 2025

Take a look at new and updated aggregate equipment from industry companies such as Cedarapids, Epiroc, Superior Industries and Sandvik Mobile Crushing & Screening. Keep Reading