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.
Safety takeaways from 2025
P&Q’s Kevin Yanik breaks down the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s year-end fatality totals and what stood out for producers. Keep Reading
The future of autonomous hauling in aggregates
Pronto.ai’s Christian Kurasek details what the next few years should look like as the technology evolves within pits and quarries. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta sets fourth-quarter records in building materials
Both aggregate shipments and pricing climbed in the fourth quarter, with Martin Marietta also detailing a December acquisition involving CRH. Keep Reading
Cemex reports lower US sales, higher EBITDA in fourth quarter
CEO Jaime Muguiro reflected on 2025 as Cemex reported its fourth-quarter and year-end results. Keep Reading
Perspectives: Lower rates could spark a rebound, but risks remain
Industry leaders discuss how factors such as interest rates, data centers and nonresidential construction can shape 2026. Keep Reading
Sales volumes rise, lifting USLM revenue in fourth quarter
Construction and steel customers drove gains at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) while oil and gas services and roofing demand lagged. Keep Reading
Allan Myers sets leadership for fourth generation
The company promoted Aaron Myers to CEO and made additional executive leadership appointments. Keep Reading
Ergon acquires Pittsburgh-based Russell Standard
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions’ acquisition expands its terminal network and pavement preservation presence across the Eastern U.S. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts climb in December, nonresidential slips
Nonbuilding starts jumped 16.3 percent and residential edged up 1 percent as nonresidential fell 6.6 percent, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading
