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MSHA provides update on crystalline silica rule
The mining industry now has until Sept. 11 to submit comments to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) about its proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica. Keep Reading
What’s next for pricing of construction materials, equipment
The Associated Builders & Contractors’ Anirban Basu says construction materials prices should be reasonably stable in the coming months, but construction equipment prices might be an exception. Keep Reading
Mine fatalities nearing 2022 mark with several months to go
The total number of 2023 mining fatalities is up to 27 following two separate Aug. 5 accidents, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
Hyundai adds to dealer network in Pennsylvania
Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts is the latest addition to Hyundai's North American dealer network and will serve areas throughout Pennsylvania. Keep Reading
Aggregate volumes dip, prices rise in second quarter
Presenting quarterly highlights from the industry’s public producers, including Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, Holcim and Heidelberg Materials. Keep Reading
How Knife River performed in the second quarter
Now an independent, public company, Knife River Corp. noted how it set second-quarter records in key financial areas. Keep Reading
NTN adds plummer block series to product offering
The company has a new series that presents a heavy-duty solution to simplify the mounting and maintenance of units. Keep Reading
The latest unemployment, employment rates from ABC
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) looks at June's construction unemployment data and July's construction employment numbers. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index dips in July
The Dodge Momentum Index declined declined 0.9 percent in July with the commercial component falling 0.2 percent and the institutional component dropping 1.9 percent. Keep Reading