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August 2025

Producers should thoroughly define their application and choose screen settings that support maximum efficiency and long-term machine life. (Photo: Superior)

Tips to maximize your screen’s performance

Find out how small setup decisions have a big impact on an operation’s overall success. Keep Reading

Caterpillar plans to implement its MineStar Command system for hauling on a fleet of 777G trucks that will be deployed at Luck Stone’s Bull Run Plant in Chantilly, Virginia. Photo: Luck Stone

Expanding autonomy in pits and quarries

P&Q’s Kevin Yanik offers the latest on the autonomous hauling front, reflecting on an update in the Luck Stone-Caterpillar partnership – and more. Keep Reading

While the largest crushed stone operations in the U.S. produce 5 million tpy or more, the U.S. Geological Survey characterizes the largest sand and gravel operations as producing 1.5 million tpy or more. Photo: P&Q Staff

Perspectives: Industry leaders reflect on state of the industry

Producers, equipment suppliers and other industry stakeholders offer their latest takes as the industry reaches midsummer. Keep Reading

The materials used in critical components can deliver higher performance, longer equipment life and more reliability. (Photo: Continental)

Exploring the future of conveyor belt tech and innovation

Continental’s Michael Schroeder shares how new materials and smart tech are reshaping how producers manage conveyor performance and cost. Keep Reading

Photo: P&Q Staff

New opportunities for MSHA compliance assistance

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The Mine Safety & Health Administration is aiming to improve compliance assistance for the mining industry with a new information hub. Keep Reading

Rock Machinery’s Bryant Fazer says telematics systems like Finlay’s T-Link provide value in a variety of ways. Photo: Finlay

How telematics systems are reshaping crushing operations

Telematics is changing how mobile crushers operate, but not without some complications in the field. Keep Reading

Says Superior Industries’ John Bennington: “Everybody still wants the biggest bang for their buck, but they also want reliability and information.” Photo: Superior Industries

The bigger, smarter future of washing equipment

Superior Industries’ John Bennington details how plant size, diagnostics and modular design are shaping the future of washing and classifying systems. Keep Reading

Photo: TACA

Quarry Faces: August 2025

Presenting a photo gallery based on P&Q’s latest travels and other industry developments. Keep Reading

It was hypothesized that congestion on haul roads could have negated the benefits of small autonomous trucks. Whittle Consulting and Pronto’s case study proved otherwise. Photo: fertnig/E+/Getty Images

Fatal mining accidents slow as 2025 trends toward historic industry low

The Mine Safety & Health Administration reported on 14 mining fatalities during the first half of 2025, although only one such incident happened in June. Keep Reading

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