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.
Martin Marietta sets several quarterly records
Chair and CEO Ward Nye says the company achieved all-time-high marks in quarterly aggregate revenue and second-quarter aggregate profitability. Keep Reading
Inside the evolving equipment auction market
Adam Cripps and Andrew Dillard of Purple Wave Auction share how equipment auctions are shifting in 2025 – and how producers are adapting. Keep Reading
Knife River: Second-quarter results ‘below expectations’
Although weather took a toll on some operations, the company remains optimistic because of its record backlog and the state of infrastructure funding. 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
How mining education is evolving for a new generation
Aggregates are playing a larger role in mining education, and universities are responding. Virginia Tech’s Erik Westman explains how the shift is shaping student paths. 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
