California
USGS: Aggregate production down 6 percent in 2024
A new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) report offers the latest on production volumes, with the agency noting that crushed stone and sand and gravel totals slipped for a second straight year. Keep Reading
CalPortland purchases Grimes Rock assets
CalPortland acquired aggregate and ready-mixed concrete assets from the California-based company. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials to acquire Superior Ready Mix Concrete
The acquisition deal in Southern California includes six aggregate operations, two asphalt plants and 13 ready-mixed concrete locations. Keep Reading
Knife River makes acquisitions in Northwest
The company recently closed on deals for Frank B. Marks & Son, Rock Products Manufacturing and Albina Asphalt. Keep Reading
Latest USGS data shows aggregate production still dropping
A U.S. Geological Survey report reveals a 6 percent decline nationwide in the second quarter. That follows a 4 percent dip in the first quarter of 2024. Keep Reading
Mining industry trending toward all-time low for fatalities
Mine Safety & Health Administration data shows the industry is on pace to set a record-low mark in 2024 for mining fatalities. Keep Reading
Cemex turning to renewable natural gas in Southern California
Cemex plans to power 39 of its ready-mixed concrete and cement bulk trucks in the region with the lower-carbon fuel. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production drops to start 2024
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that crushed stone production was down 4.6 percent in the first quarter while sand and gravel production dropped 2.8 percent. Keep Reading
CRH completes deals for BoDean, Northgate
The acquisitions provide CRH’s Materials Solutions business with entry into the state of California. Keep Reading
