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Ryan Morales (center) says Gulf Coast Sand is well positioned to benefit from LNG plants that are coming on in his region. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Expectations for the 2025 aggregate market (Part 2)

At the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, attendees shared their insights on the factors expected to shape demand in 2025. Keep Reading

Says Tecweigh’s Sheldon Shepherd: “We saw an uptick in inquiries as we approached the election and certainly after the election. We have a very positive outlook for 2025.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Assessing the 2025 aggregate market (Part 1)

Producers and manufacturers share a variety of views on the months ahead for aggregates and related markets. Keep Reading

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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Public producers reflect on Q4 performances

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

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The latest advancements in aggregate tech

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

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