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Haul truck operators’ bodies found
The bodies of two haul truck drivers were found over the weekend, after a landslide at a quarry in Quebec, Canada, buried the two workers. The Maskimo Construction sand-and-gravel operation is in L’Epiphanie, about 30 miles northeast of Montreal. The… Keep Reading
Rescue efforts now recovery efforts at Quebec quarry
The Gazette, a Montreal newspaper, reports that high winds on Thursday forced suspension of the search for two workers missing at a Maskimo Construction quarry in L'Epiphanie, Quebec. The man and woman were operating haul trucks when a 100-yd. crater… Keep Reading
Rescuers search for two buried in landslide at Quebec quarry
A landslide at the Maskimo quarry in L’Epiphanie, Quebec, Canada (near Montreal) buried two workers on Tuesday, and the search for them continues. The Gazette, a Montreal newspaper, reports that about 60 people are working to locate the missing man… Keep Reading
US aggregates production rose estimated 7.6 percent in 2012
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released its 2013 Mineral Commodity Summaries, which include estimated numbers for 2012 aggregates production. Based on the estimates, U.S. aggregates production of 2.08 billion tons in 2012 was an increase of about 7.6 percent… Keep Reading
The Wall Street Journal details Sany’s growth plans in US
The Wall Street Journal published an extensive article detailing Sany America’s plans to become a construction equipment leader in North America. Reporters James R. Hagerty and Colum Murphy wrote that Sany’s goal to be a bigger player globally in construction… Keep Reading
Companies announce aggregates seminar
General Equipment & Supplies Inc. and General Aggregate Equipment Sales expect about 300 attendees at their third Aggregate Seminar. The two-day event will be held March 5-6, at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, N.D. Attendees from the Midwest and Canada… Keep Reading
Transportation Secretary LaHood leaving administration
Secretary Ray LaHood announced to the employees of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that after serving for four years in President Obama’s Cabinet, he will not be staying on for the second term. LaHood sent an email to DOT… Keep Reading
NSSGA announces safety, environmental, community-relations awards
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of its Safety, Environmental and Community Relations Excellence Awards, in addition to its top honor -- The Stars of Excellence for operations that accumulate multiple… Keep Reading
NSSGA chairman’s event, Hall of Fame ceremony are March 17
NSSGA is hosting its 2013 Chairman's Welcome Reception on March 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. in San Antonio. The event, for which Pit & Quarry is the sponsor, will take place at the Grand Hyatt. It precedes the inaugural Pit… Keep Reading
