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.
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
Dodge: Construction starts down through four months of year
Although total construction starts dropped 9 percent in April, Dodge Construction Network says they are down 3 percent on a year-to-date basis. Keep Reading
How aggregate volumes, pricing trended across 20 years
Rogers Group’s Thabiso Bolebano and Machinery Partner’s Clement Cazalot compare today’s aggregate volume and pricing dynamics to those experienced just ahead of the Great Recession. Keep Reading
ACA: Cement consumption to decline before rising in 2026-27
The American Cement Association (ACA) forecasts a rebound next year before more robust growth surfaces two years from now. Keep Reading
Armada CEO offers optimistic outlook for aggregates in months ahead
Rob Duke, founder and CEO of Armada Materials, shares a positive long-term view for the industry amid uncertainty with interest rates and trade policy. Keep Reading
Amrize spinoff on track as Holcim shareholders issue approval
The spinoff is still expected to take place in June. Keep Reading
Volume, pricing gains drive USLM to ‘strong’ first quarter
President and CEO Timothy Byrne says United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) experienced ‘solid demand’ from construction customers early this year. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials chairman reflects on first quarter
Despite political and economic uncertainties and adverse weather, Heidelberg Materials remains optimistic about the rest of 2025. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments trailing last year’s pace
The Lake Carriers’ Association provides an update about the trade’s performance in the month of April. Keep Reading
