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About the Pit & Quarry University Handbook

The Pit & Quarry University Handbook is designed to provide an overview of the aggregate mining process and the business of running a crushed stone quarry or sand and gravel operation. From the dawn of the original P&Q Handbook in 1907 to its digitization in the form of P&Q University from 1998 to 2000, Pit & Quarry continues its commitment to informing aggregate professionals at all stages and across all mediums.

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History of the Pit & Quarry University Handbook

The first Handbook was published in 1907 as a textbook-style resource guide – a full nine years before the launch of Pit & Quarry as a magazine. Updated editions of the Pit & Quarry Handbook continued to roll out in the following decades, with copies of the publication making their way into the hands of both seasoned aggregate professionals, as well as universities with mine engineering curriculum. It has since become a source for basic industry information that has helped industry managers, new hires, students and others learn about the business of producing aggregates for roadbuilding, construction and other end uses.

Evolution into Pit & Quarry University

The Pit & Quarry Handbook made its long-awaited digital debut when all 14 lessons of the latest edition were made available online under the new educational umbrella of Pit & Quarry University. This online resource now serves as an educational hub, providing industry professionals and interested learners with comprehensive insights into quarrying and aggregate production techniques.

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We would like to thank the dozens of companies, agencies, associations and individuals who contributed their time, resources, information, photos and more. And a special thank you goes out to our official Pit & Quarry Handbook partner, Kleemann, and the many others who have made this edition of the Handbook possible.

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