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PPI updates herringbone wing pulley line

Kevin Yanik Published Jan 2, 2025

Precision Pulley & Idler says the plate-constructed herringbone wing pulley offers exceptional cleaning performance over conventional wing designs. Keep Reading

Knife River to acquire Strata in $454M deal

Kevin Yanik Published Dec 24, 2024

The acquisition will add 75 aggregate locations and 28 ready-mixed concrete plants to Knife River Corp.’s central segment. Keep Reading

Nonbuilding construction starts grew 16 percent in November 2024. Photo: Bim/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Dodge: Nonbuilding starts thrust construction upward in November

Kevin Yanik Published Dec 23, 2024

Nonbuilding construction grew 16 percent in November 2024 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $368 billion. Keep Reading

Says MSHA assistant secretary Chris Williamson: “It’s critically important at MSHA – especially on the enforcement side – that you’re always bringing in new inspectors [and] that you’re always backfilling people when they leave.” Photo: MSHA

Exclusive: MSHA chief reflects on tenure as assistant secretary

P&Q Staff Published Dec 21, 2024

Chris Williamson, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), reflects on his tenure leading the agency as his final day nears in January. Keep Reading

Mine fatalities near all-time low as 2024 approaches finish

Jack Kopanski Published Dec 19, 2024

Although accidents continue to happen, the mining industry is having one of its best safety years since fatalities data was originally recorded. Keep Reading

Superior Industries's custom-built, high-capacity wash plant at Gila River Sand & Gravel's new Blackwater Plant in Coolidge, Arizona, is designed to produce C33 concrete sand and mortar sand. Photo: Superior Industries

Superior to host high-tonnage wash plant tour

Jack Kopanski Published Dec 18, 2024

Superior Industries is hosting an open house to showcase a custom-built, high-capacity wash plant at a Gila River Sand & Gravel site in Arizona. Keep Reading