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NSSGA members lobby against EPA water rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing its Waters of the United States rule, which the agency says is designed, in part, to reduce confusion about the Clean Water Act. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) argues… Keep Reading
Transportation secretary to promote Obama proposal on four-day tour
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is embarking on a four-day bus tour starting Feb. 17 to highlight the importance of investing in America’s infrastructure, as well as to encourage Congress to act on a long-term transportation infrastructure bill. According to the… Keep Reading
Vulcan board of directors expands
Vulcan Materials Co. elected Elaine L. Chao and Thomas A. Fanning to its board of directors. Vulcan's board increases from 11 to 13 members with the additions. Six of the 13 joined the board in the last two years, the… Keep Reading
SME offers preview of annual conference
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) released a new episode for its Thought Leaders podcast series that features SME Executive Director David L. Kanagy discussing the 2015 SME Annual Conference & Expo scheduled for Feb. 15-18 in Denver.… Keep Reading
FMI warns shortage in trade workers may slow construction
After surveying members of the Construction Personnel Executive Group, FMI reported a craft labor shortage might slow construction. The survey determined that 24 percent of the survey respondents will be unable to bid more work and 32 percent will experience… Keep Reading
McCourt & Sons named distributor for CDE Global
CDE Global announced that McCourt & Sons Equipment joined its global sales network. McCourt & Sons will now be selling CDE Global’s full range of washing and classification equipment at its locations in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wisconsin… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta releases successful fourth-quarter, full-year results
Martin Marietta released the reports for its fourth quarter and full year ending Dec. 31, 2014. In fourth quarter 2014, earnings per diluted share were 94 cents compared to 77 cents in fourth quarter 2013. Consolidated net sales were $779.5… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco discontinues mobile crushing, screening business
Atlas Copco plans to discontinue manufacturing its crushers and screeners, the company reports. Johan Halling, president of Atlas Copco’s mining and rock excavation technique business, says that the mobile crusher and screener business did not “fit strategically” for the company.… Keep Reading
CRH purchases Lafarge, Holcim cement assets for $7.3 billion
According to The Street, Irish cement maker CRH announced that it will be purchasing the cement assets of Lafarge and Holcim Ltd. for $7.3 billion. This purchase marks the company’s largest deal ever and clears the way for the sellers… Keep Reading
