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2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference

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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

While hiring has improved in recent years, Capital Aggregates’ Jamie Jones says more needs to be done to educate the public about the benefits of working in the aggregate industry. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Strategies to address the industry’s workforce woes

Industry leaders share their approaches to hiring in a stagnant job market. Keep Reading

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez says she’s seeing an uptick in Mine Safety & Health Administration inspector misconduct of late. As Lopez describes: “It is sometimes former disgruntled employees as an inspector, or sometimes people just having the wrong mindset to be out there in the field.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Roundtable attendees talk MSHA inspections (Part 2)

In a discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, industry leaders shared their experiences of late with the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading

Says Luck Stone’s Raymond Slaughter: “You can have the safest site, but if [employees are] not aware then it’s hard to make the right decision.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Working to improve safety on jobsites (Part 1)

Although technology plays a role in making worksites safer, many producers say they’re intensifying training efforts to impart the basics on new employees. Keep Reading

Ronaldo Dos Santos (far right) says empowering mechanics with mobile devices has been effective for Anderson Columbia. Pictured with Dos Santos are Byron Laferriere of Vizalogix (far left), Erik Elkington of Vizalogix/Vantage Point (second from left) and Brennen Hall of Desert Aggregates (second from right). Photo: Pit & Quarry

Embracing AI and automation in aggregates (Part 2)

Industry leaders weigh the pros and cons of emerging tools available to the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

Says Trux’s Kent Masden: “People are going to start to use [AI] to automate the simple stuff so you can get that off your plate. That’s what we’re all looking for.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Evolving tech for the aggregate industry (Part 1)

Producers and manufacturers share their views on the plethora of new technologies available at their fingertips. Keep Reading

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin hopes to see bipartisan support for the next federal surface transportation infrastructure bill. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Industry leaders discuss the future of aggregates (Part 1)

Industry leaders talk tariffs, establishing and expanding aggregate operations, and the value of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading

Ryan Morales (center) says Gulf Coast Sand is well positioned to benefit from LNG plants that are coming on in his region. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Expectations for the 2025 aggregate market (Part 2)

At the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, attendees shared their insights on the factors expected to shape demand in 2025. Keep Reading

Says Tecweigh’s Sheldon Shepherd: “We saw an uptick in inquiries as we approached the election and certainly after the election. We have a very positive outlook for 2025.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Assessing the 2025 aggregate market (Part 1)

Producers and manufacturers share a variety of views on the months ahead for aggregates and related markets. Keep Reading

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