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Road to Prosperity

Road to Prosperity is a series developed with support from Van Der Graaf, and focuses on discussing and highlighting positive developments, trends, and advancements within the aggregate and mining industries, exploring ways to move forward and achieve success.


CalPortland purchases Grimes Rock assets

CalPortland acquired aggregate and ready-mixed concrete assets from the California-based company. Keep Reading

Producers, manufacturers share 2025 insights

Producers, manufacturers and other industry leaders share their expectations for aggregates in 2025. Keep Reading

Report: Great Lakes limestone shipments down across 2024

The Lake Carriers’ Association details how the trade fared, noting that 28.3 million tons of limestone were shipped on the Great Lakes in 2024. Keep Reading

Which quarry equipment will go autonomous after haulers?

Although haul trucks are currently leading the autonomy charge within the industry, SafeAI founder and CEO Bibhrajit Halder says companies like his are also targeting other mobile equipment. Keep Reading

Dodge: Nonbuilding starts thrust construction upward in November

Nonbuilding construction grew 16 percent in November 2024 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $368 billion. Keep Reading

Exclusive: MSHA chief reflects on tenure as assistant secretary

Chris Williamson, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), reflects on his tenure leading the agency as his final day nears in January. Keep Reading

Dealmaking took center stage in a big way in 2024

Several mergers and acquisitions exceeding $1 billion went down this year involving companies like Martin Marietta and Summit Materials. Let’s look back. Keep Reading

What to expect industrywide in 2025

Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Jim Chamberlain shares his outlook for the year ahead in mining and aggregates. Keep Reading

Eagle Materials acquiring Bullskin Stone in $152M deal

Bullskin Stone & Lime serves the Pittsburgh and broader western Pennsylvania markets. Keep Reading

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