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Rogers Group’s Pearman assesses AI and aggregates

Nick Pearman, senior director of operations service and support at Rogers Group, reflects on the state of AI in the industry and what the future may hold during an interview at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading

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Kraemer’s Ladd discusses M&A deals that surprised him

Kraemer Mining & Materials president and COO Cody Ladd discusses the two 2024 transactions that he didn’t see coming, as well as his view on how some merger and acquisition activity ultimately reaches the finish line. Keep Reading

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Unlocking opportunities in industrial silica sand

Konya Silica CEO Anthony Konya shares his strategic vision for capitalizing on demand in the industrial silica sand market, which involves resurrecting sites that were abandoned or paused. Keep Reading

While hiring has improved in recent years, Capital Aggregates’ Jamie Jones says more needs to be done to educate the public about the benefits of working in the aggregate industry. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Strategies to address the industry’s workforce woes

Industry leaders share their approaches to hiring in a stagnant job market. Keep Reading

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez says she’s seeing an uptick in Mine Safety & Health Administration inspector misconduct of late. As Lopez describes: “It is sometimes former disgruntled employees as an inspector, or sometimes people just having the wrong mindset to be out there in the field.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Roundtable attendees talk MSHA inspections (Part 2)

In a discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, industry leaders shared their experiences of late with the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading

Says Luck Stone’s Raymond Slaughter: “You can have the safest site, but if [employees are] not aware then it’s hard to make the right decision.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Working to improve safety on jobsites (Part 1)

Although technology plays a role in making worksites safer, many producers say they’re intensifying training efforts to impart the basics on new employees. Keep Reading

Ronaldo Dos Santos (far right) says empowering mechanics with mobile devices has been effective for Anderson Columbia. Pictured with Dos Santos are Byron Laferriere of Vizalogix (far left), Erik Elkington of Vizalogix/Vantage Point (second from left) and Brennen Hall of Desert Aggregates (second from right). Photo: Pit & Quarry

Embracing AI and automation in aggregates (Part 2)

Industry leaders weigh the pros and cons of emerging tools available to the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

Says Trux’s Kent Masden: “People are going to start to use [AI] to automate the simple stuff so you can get that off your plate. That’s what we’re all looking for.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Evolving tech for the aggregate industry (Part 1)

Producers and manufacturers share their views on the plethora of new technologies available at their fingertips. Keep Reading

Duff Quarry’s Ross Duff discussed the value of inviting a congressperson to an aggregate operation during a Roundtable conversation. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Factors shaping the future of the aggregate industry (Part 2)

P&Q Roundtable attendees delve into topics shaping the industry, including the evolving role of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and strategies for growth through mergers and acquisitions. Keep Reading

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