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Live from MINExpo International 2016
The Pit & Quarry staff is reporting live from MINExpo International 2016 Sept. 26-28 in Las Vegas. Keep Reading
CEMA offers update on conveying equipment sales, shipments
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reports that overall industry orders for the first six months of 2016 are down slightly. Keep Reading
Institute of Quarrying appoints new president
The Institute of Quarrying named Miles Watkins as its new president following the completion of the outgoing president’s two-year tenure. Keep Reading
Volvo unveils developments at forum
Volvo Construction Equipment hosted its Xploration Forum Sept. 9-14 in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Keep Reading
August construction starts leap forward
New construction starts last month jump to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $711.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Congress to put off transportation funding increases
Members of Congress are likely to go home and campaign for re-election without giving transportation departments the ability to plan for infrastructure, NSSGA reports. Keep Reading
Furukawa Rock Drill introduces rock drill
Furukawa Rock Drill USA released its HCR1100-ER blasthole drill that reportedly delivers more penetration. Keep Reading
Bridgestone releases tire and rim management software
Bridgestone Americas introduced its next generation of off-the-road tire and rim management software, called TreadStat. Keep Reading
USGS: Construction materials increased in second quarter
The combined production of most construction materials in the second quarter of 2016 increased by 45 percent compared with that in the first quarter of 2016. Keep Reading
