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Vulcan reports first-quarter loss despite some improvements
Vulcan Materials Co. released its 2015 first quarter results, reporting a first-quarter loss of $39 million after reporting a profit in the same period one year earlier. Vulcan's first quarter ended March 31. Despite the loss, Vulcan reports its first-quarter… Keep Reading
Senate introduces Waters of the US bill
A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) bill, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, S. 1140, which would protect traditional navigable waters of the U.S., reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The… Keep Reading
Women in Mining elects 2015-2016 officers
Women in Mining (WIM) elected its 2015-2016 officers for the WIM National Organization and the WIM Education Foundation. The national officers include President Darlene Bray of the California chapter; Vice President Gena Oliver of the California chapter; Treasurer Bonnie Love,… Keep Reading
MSHA publishes latest stats on fatal accidents
Ten mining deaths occurred during the first quarter of 2015, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports. Six of fatal accidents occurred in metal and nonmetal mining, while the other four occurred in coal mining. According to MSHA, two… Keep Reading
Aggregates volume, pricing growth drive Martin Marietta’s first quarter
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. experienced improved margins and increased profitability during the first quarter of 2015. In fact, Martin Marietta reports it achieved a first-quarter profit for the first time in seven years. Ward Nye, Martin Marietta's chairman, president and… Keep Reading
3 workers injured after ground shift at Hanson Aggregates quarry
Three workers were injured, two seriously, after ground shifted at Hanson Aggregates' Whitney Quarry, an underground limestone mine in western Pennsylvania, reports the Associated Press (AP). The ground shift caused a rush of air through the mine’s entrance, about 50… Keep Reading
JCB donates backhoe loaders, generators for Nepal relief efforts
JCB donated around $1 million worth of backhoe loaders and electrical power generators to support earthquake relief efforts in Nepal. Ten backhoe loaders were made available immediately to the Nepalese Army from the company’s dealer, MAW Enterprises, in Nepal. The… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host AGG1 market segmentation webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host a webinar May 21 at 1 p.m. Eastern on effective market segmentation. Rob Vogel, managing partner for Q4 Impact Group, will present the webinar, which will cover segmentation… Keep Reading
Haver & Boecker holds Pennsylvania demos
Haver & Boecker (formerly W.S. Tyler) and Kemper Equipment demonstrated the Hydro-Clean washing system to potential customers at events in Slippery Rock and Annville, Pa. Pit & Quarry was on hand for the Slippery Rock demo, which was hosted by… Keep Reading
