Canada
Great Lakes limestone trade slips in September
Although shipments were up in August, the Lake Carriers’ Association says they dropped 2.6 percent in September. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials makes a deal in Canada
The company agreed to acquire Green Drop Rock Products, which serves the market in Calgary, Alberta. Keep Reading
Limestone shipments up on Great Lakes in July
Although shipments increased nearly 5 percent, the Lake Carriers’ Association says the trade is down about 10 percent through seven months of the year. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments down in first half of year
The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments are down about 17 percent through six months of 2023. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade down in May
Limestone trade on the Great Lakes in May totaled 2.9 million tons, a 25.5 percent drop from May 2022 and 24.5 percent below the month's five-year average. Keep Reading
Cemex acquisition of Atlantic Minerals complete
Cemex USA originally shared details about its purchase in Newfoundland, Canada, in January. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade slips in April
Limestone is on the move again on the Great Lakes, but shipments this April were down compared to a year ago. Keep Reading
Lafarge acquires Westridge operations
Westridge Quarries, which supplies construction aggregates and offers contract crushing services, is joining forces with Lafarge Canada. Keep Reading
Holcim CEO discusses company’s first-quarter performance
Aggregates, cement and ready-mixed concrete contributed to a ‘strong start to the year’ for Holcim in North America. Keep Reading
