community relations
Best practices: Getting the quarry involved on social media
For almost a year, a Lehigh Hanson quarry near New Windsor, Md., has been working to build a 4.5-mile overland belt conveyor to connect a new quarry and its cement plant to transport limestone between the two facilities. Although the project… Keep Reading
OAIMA wins award for public outreach efforts
The Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) named the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) a recipient of one of its annual Mineral Education Awards. OAIMA received an award in IMCC's Public Outreach category for developing an innovative and multifaceted… Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 14: Business
Lesson 14 of the Pit & Quarry University handbook discusses businesses and the pros and cons of going public. Keep Reading
Incidents put industry in negative light
A few recent incidents have cast a negative light on the aggregates and mining industries. When such events reach the public eye, the effects could be, among other things, stepped enforcement by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and… Keep Reading
Ohio association teaches kids, parents about aggregates
Since 2012, the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) and its members have been active supporters of the Miami County Parks District's “Hug the Earth” Program. As the association transitions to incorporate its education and outreach activities to the… Keep Reading
Carnival season
It’s that time of year – when kids are out of school and carnivals, amusement parks and local festivals are in full swing. It’s also the time of year when many aggregate operations host community events at their sites. A… Keep Reading
Kids rock: Quarry education
Dolese mines goodwill across Oklahoma by helping students make the connection between quarries and earth science. Kids and rocks are a great combination. Dolese, an Oklahoma aggregate producer, is doing its part to bring the two together. Across Oklahoma, Dolese… Keep Reading
Lafarge steps up to protect endangered species
Lafarge Canada Inc. is working to protect coastal populations of western painted turtles, which are listed as federally endangered and red-listed provincially in Canada. According to Lafarge, western painted turtles are the only remaining native freshwater turtle in British Columbia,… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host community outreach webinar
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) will be hosting a one-hour, AGG1 online webinar focused on community relations on September 25 from 1-2 p.m. Eastern time. The webinar will discuss the importance of working with your community on… Keep Reading
