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British Columbia company receives production permit after six-year wait
Highbank Resources received approval to begin production of the Swamp Point North Aggregate Project north of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. According to Financial Press, Highbank has an aggregate resource of more than 70 million tons. “This permit is a… Keep Reading
Unique painting to help promote AEM manufacturing campaign
More than 1,300 people participated in Terex's I Make America finger-smear artwork at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. According to a press release, Terex team members and show attendees dipped their fingers into paint and left their mark, as well as their signature,… Keep Reading
Metso names president of services for mining, construction
Juha Silvennoinen was hired as president of Metso's services business line in mining and construction. He also will be responsible for the development of Metso’s overall services business. “Metso is the leading services provider for the global mining and construction… Keep Reading
Website launched to guide transportation infrastructure investment campaigns
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) launched an educational resource aimed at helping the public, legislators, organizations and businesses grow transportation infrastructure resources at the state and local levels through the legislative and ballot initiative processes. According to… Keep Reading
February construction unchanged from previous month
New construction starts in February were about the same as January’s amount, according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial. After a strong finish to last year, the construction start statistics have shown lackluster activity during the… Keep Reading
SME endorses mining industry safety initiative
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration's (SME) board of directors, on the recommendation of its Health & Safety Committee, voted to endorse the National Mining Association's (NMA) CORESafety initiative. According to a press release, the initiative is an industry-wide… Keep Reading
NSSGA reveals new strategic plan at annual convention
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) launched a new three-year plan during its annual convention in Las Vegas, in which it addressed issues critical to the future of the aggregates industry and the future of America’s infrastructure. The… Keep Reading
Terex rocks the house with ZZ Top
Terex Corp. had a large presence at ConExpo and hosted a party at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino featuring ZZ Top. The band played all of its hit songs, performing in the Hard Rock's concert venue – The Joint.… Keep Reading
Dirty Jobs star promotes industry careers at Cat event
Television personality Mike Rowe, from the show Dirty Jobs, spoke at an event hosted by Caterpillar Inc. The company said it employs 18,000 service technicians in North America, and many will be leaving soon owing to retirement and other factors.… Keep Reading
