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US mining/quarrying to reach 6 billion metric tons in 2021
U.S. mining and quarrying activity, as measured in volumes of nonfuel ore, aggregate and waste handled, is forecast to total 6.0 billion metric tons in 2021. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reports gains in first quarter 2017
Martin Marietta reported consolidated net sales of $791.7 million, an increase of 7.9 percent, in the first quarter of 2017. Keep Reading
The future of construction materials
Speakers at a Construction Climate Challenge seminar called for a coordinated industry value chain analysis to move sustainability forward. Keep Reading
ConExpo-Con/Agg: Around Las Vegas: Dig This Las Vegas
ConExpo-Con/Agg attendees can give their friends and family members a taste of the construction and aggregate industries by making a trip to Dig This Las Vegas. Keep Reading
New era of automation
A recent paper published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development details the effects certain advancements may have on our industries. Keep Reading
Aggregate production up nearly 10 percent in 2016
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, aggregate production in 2016 equaled about 2.49 billion tons, an increase from the previous year of nearly 10 percent. Keep Reading
Luck Stone to open Virginia quarry in 2017
Luck Stone plans to open a new quarry in 2017 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. This is the company's first greenfield site in about 10 years. Keep Reading
Vulcan reports latest quarterly performance
Vulcan Materials unveiled its third-quarter performance results, reporting continued strong earnings growth and margin expansion despite lower shipment levels. Keep Reading
Using data to efficiently run your ‘mini-cities’
It’s only a matter of time before more aggregate operations use data collection across the board to coordinate all aspects of their operations. Keep Reading
