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Martin Marietta reports gains in first quarter 2017
Martin Marietta reported consolidated net sales of $791.7 million, an increase of 7.9 percent, in the first quarter of 2017. Keep Reading
MSHA launches safety initiative for isolated miners
Five miners died in accidents this year when they were working alone, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
Peak Mechanical and Components names distributor
Peak Mechanical and Components Inc. named Apex Heavy Duty Pumps LLC as its North American master distributor. Keep Reading
Report: Trump may explore a gas tax increase
President Donald Trump indicated that he is open to increasing the federal gas tax to support U.S. infrastructure development, although he stopped short of endorsing such a course of action. Keep Reading
U.S. Senate confirms Acosta as labor secretary
The confirmation of Alexander Acosta paves the way for movement on other posts in the Department of Labor, including the next assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
Cemex sales up globally, domestically in first quarter 2017
Cemex’s operations in the United States reported net sales of $834 million in the first quarter of 2017, which is up 2 percent. Keep Reading
USLM lime and limestone revenues up in first quarter
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) reported that in its first quarter of 2017, revenues were $36.2 million, compared to $33.6 million in the first quarter of 2016. Keep Reading
Rogers Group purchases unique Tennessee property
Rogers Group bought a former state penitentiary site in West Nashville for $12.1 million. Keep Reading
SME assembles mine safety certification board
SME organized a board of directors that will manage and administer its Certified Mine Safety Professional and Mine Safety Professional certifications. Keep Reading
