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Fatal mining accidents spike in July, elevating 2025 total to 18
Mining fatalities this year are occurring at a faster pace than last year, which had 12 by Aug. 3. Keep Reading
Knife River acquires operations in Minnesota, Oregon
The company made two bolt-on, aggregate-led acquisitions that expand its presence in the central part of both states. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta, Quikrete to trade operational assets
Martin Marietta is exchanging its remaining cement plant and related ready-mixed concrete facilities for aggregate operations in three states and Canada – plus $450 million in cash. Keep Reading
USLM: Lime, limestone demand still ‘solid’
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) reported double-digit percentage gains in revenue and gross profit in the quarter. Keep Reading
How Vulcan Materials fared in the second quarter
Although Vulcan reported a slight decrease in aggregate shipments, the company’s gross profit, cash gross profit per ton and freight-adjusted selling prices in the segment were up. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials shares results of strong second quarter
The company’s North American operations posted gains in revenue and RCOBD (results from current operations before depreciation and amortization). Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials acquires Burnco assets in Canada
The deal includes six aggregate sites, two asphalt plants and a bitumen storage terminal – plus more. Keep Reading
Rock Machinery adds Simplicity, Canica to Indiana offerings
Currently a distributor of Cedarapids equipment in the state, Rock Machinery now represents two other Terex MPS legacy brands. Keep Reading
Quarterly revenue grows, earnings dip at Eagle
Eagle Materials made a few key gains in its aggregate business – including an increase in sales volumes of 29 percent. Keep Reading
