blasting
Laser Technology to host mining webinar
Laser Technology, in coordination with RAM President Robert McClure, will be hosting a webinar titled, “The New Face of Blast Design” on Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. MST. The webinar will cover challenges and solutions for the mining and blasting… Keep Reading
Slideshow: Keeney Sand & Stone
Pit & Quarry recently visited Keeney Sand & Stone, a small family-run operation based in Painesville, Ohio. The father-and-son team of Dennis and Kevin Keeney lead the operation, which produces six salable products. Most of Keeney's products are used in… Keep Reading
ATF facility hosts surface blasting course
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives recently hosted R. A. McClure Inc.’s surface blasting course at the National Center for Explosives Training and Research at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala. Robert McClure, a mining and aggregate industry… Keep Reading
Blasting the subject of upcoming webinar
NSSGA's AGG1 Online webinar series continues March 27 with an hour-long discussion on blasting, its effects on neighbors and solutions aggregate producers can implement into their operations. Specifically, the webinar will offer an integrated, scientific approach to identify, understand and… Keep Reading
Lafarge operation counting on expansion to remain viable
Lafarge North America's Redlands Quarry in Lockport, N.Y., needs to expand to stay in business, the company said Jan. 6 upon receiving the city planning board's recommendation to expand. The company says it will be able to continue business in… Keep Reading
From good to great
At 3M Wausau’s Greystone Quarry in Wisconsin, the team there used Lean Six Sigma methodologies to greatly improve operations. 3M Wausau is the oldest continuously operating plant in 3M, worldwide. It was purchased from Wausau Abrasives in 1929, which means… Keep Reading
Lesson 3 – Drilling & Blasting
Take a look at the latest version of this Lesson. When considering drilling in a quarry environment, it is important to analyze not the present needs of the operation, but also the growth path the site will take in succeeding… Keep Reading
Hillhead now on YouTube
The Hillhead show has launched its own YouTube channel, offering videos commissioned by organizers, as well as videos exhibitors and visitors can post. All aspects of the show are covered there, including footage of the blasts that have taken place… Keep Reading
