aggregate reserves
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
Aggregate reserves drifting from core markets
Whitaker Construction’s John Sather and P&Q’s Kevin Yanik discuss how reserves are seemingly moving away from the demand areas and workarounds to this industry issue. Keep Reading
Texas law to help preserve future aggregate resources
The state’s Senate Bill 2196 will help both aggregate producers and developers avoid conflicts when determining where resources reside. Keep Reading
Why some producers are looking underground for answers
What does the future look like for mining aggregates beneath the surface? P&Q’s Kevin Yanik explores in his October 2022 column. Keep Reading
Mikulic: Today’s geological info lagging prior decades
Key geological information that helps produce high-quality stone is generally no longer available, writes career geologist Don Mikulic. It's a very real problem, he says, that must be addressed. Keep Reading
History rewrite: What if Chicago’s reserves had been managed differently?
A longtime Chicago-area geologist with a passion for the industry’s history argues that the city’s challenging supply scene would be vastly different had reserves been better utilized over two centuries. Keep Reading
Illinois geologist recognized for industry contributions
The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers recognized Donald Mikulic's contributions to the aggregate industry during its annual convention. Keep Reading
Volumes, pricing strong in third quarter 2018 at Summit Materials
Despite these positives, Summit Materials experienced significant inclement weather in the third quarter along with continued inflationary cost pressures. Keep Reading
MDU Resources Group acquires Concrete Materials
MDU Resources Group acquired Sweetman Construction Co., a Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based aggregate producer that operates as Concrete Materials. Keep Reading
