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USGS: Fourth-quarter aggregate production up 7 percent

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects production data through quarterly surveys, offers details about recent crushed stone, sand and gravel outputs. Keep Reading

Aggregate production up nicely in the third quarter

Crushed stone and sand and gravel production each got solid bumps, with aggregate production nationwide approaching 2 billion metric tons through three-quarters of 2021. Keep Reading

USGS: Aggregate production up in second quarter 2021

Crushed stone production was up 4 percent in the second quarter of 2021 while sand and gravel production spiked 11 percent, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Keep Reading

Crushed stone, sand and gravel production holding steady

Despite a pandemic that made a sizable impact, crushed stone and sand and gravel production remain in a positive place relative to recent years. Keep Reading

Sand and gravel production up in first quarter 2021

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that construction sand and gravel production was up 6 percent. Crushed stone production, meanwhile, was down slightly. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone shipments up in May 2021

The Great Lakes limestone trade stands at nearly 6.2 million tons on the year. That's an increase of 6.9 percent compared to a year ago. Keep Reading

Pair of fatalities characterized as powered haulage accidents

Nine miners have died this year, based on the latest details from the Mine Safety & Health Administration. The agency classified the last two incidents as powered haulage accidents. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone trade up in April 2021

Limestone trade on the Great Lakes stands at 2.5 million tons on the year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading

USGS: Crushed stone production down slightly in 2020

Crushed stone production across the U.S. was down a bit in 2020 according to a new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Find out how many tons of crushed stone were produced last year. Keep Reading

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