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MSHA: Reforms lead to mine safety improvements
The U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) says the pattern of violations (POV) reforms it has enacted have increased mine safety and promoted a culture focused on safety and health. The reforms have also led to improvements in mine… Keep Reading
Lafarge gives back with amphibian tunnel installation
Lafarge Canada partnered with the Fraser Valley Conservancy to install a tunnel for amphibian protection in the Ryder Lake area of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. The Fraser Valley Conservancy has been working with local landowners in the area since 2008… Keep Reading
Groff Tractor to distribute Rubble Master equipment
Groff Tractor & Equipment, formerly Trico Equipment, entered into an agreement with Rubble Master to sell its full line of compact crushing and screening equipment. Groff Tractor will now distribute Rubble Master equipment in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York,… Keep Reading
NSSGA adds Dunne as director of communications
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) added Patrick Dunne as its director of communications. In this position, Dunne will lead the day-to-day communications efforts for the association. Prior to this position, Dunne served as assistant director of communications… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index reports gains in July
The Dodge Momentum Index rose to 125.3 in July, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, which is up 5.4 percent from 118.9 in June. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning.… Keep Reading
CalPortland to buy Martin Marietta’s California cement business
CalPortland Co., headquartered in Glendora, Calif., has reached agreement with Martin Marietta Materials Inc. for the purchase of Martin Marietta's California cement business. The $420 million purchase includes the Oro Grande cement plant, and cement terminals in Stockton and San… Keep Reading
ACG Materials acquires Art Wilson Co.
ACG Materials, headquartered in Norman, Okla., acquired Art Wilson Co. (AWC), which mines, processes and markets anhydrite, gypsum and limestone products used in agricultural, industrial and commercial applications. AWC, which serves customers across Nevada, California, Washington, Oregon and Idaho, owns… Keep Reading
CDE Global releases line of primary screens
CDE Global launched its R-Series range of primary screens, which were designed to optimize feed to turnkey wash plants and reduce the requirement for operators feeding the processing plant. The new range includes two new machines: the R1500 and R2500.… Keep Reading
Main addresses mining fatalities in wake of incidents
Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), addressed the mining industry on a conference call Aug. 3 – two days after three miners lost their lives in separate incidents across the United States.… Keep Reading
