Education
Educational events on deck for asphalt recyclers
The Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA) is offering three upcoming seminars focused on in-place recycling. Keep Reading
US mining schools recognized in SME contest
The South Dakota School of Mines finished in third place while Virginia Tech University took fourth. Keep Reading
Mellott Co. hires manager to spearhead Mellott University
Tony Valente joined Mellott Co. as training manager of Mellott University. Keep Reading
SME partners with CIM for online learning materials
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) partnered with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) to provide an expanded selection of peer-reviewed technical and specialized courses for its members. According to SME, the learning materials will… Keep Reading
Superior embraces welding careers through high school competition
Superior Industries hosted a high school welding competition at its on-campus welding training school in Morris, Minn., to promote careers in welding. This is the second year the company has hosted the event, and the number of competitors increased by… Keep Reading
Volvo launches initiative to fill skills gap in aggregates industry
As a part of its 50th anniversary of the invention of the articulated hauler, Volvo Construction Equipment is touring North America in a golden hauler and making stops at dealerships to host workshops for students interested in skilled trade positions.… Keep Reading
Hillhead exhibitors include Institute of Quarrying
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) will be attending Hillhead, which is slated for June 28-30 in Buxton, England. IQ has more than 5,000 members in about 50 countries, and its goal is to support improvements in all aspects of operational… Keep Reading
Organization connects community and aggregates industry
Project Cornerstone was formed in April 2014 to serve as a bridge between the community and the industry it knows little about. The San Diego-based organization aims to educate people about the importance of aggregates, and its main goals are… Keep Reading
SME: Mining engineering graduates increased 20 percent in 2015
According to the Society of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration’s (SME) 2016 Guide to Minerals and Materials Science Schools, 427 students graduating from U.S. mining schools received mining engineering degrees in 2015. This is a 20 percent increase from 356 graduates in… Keep Reading
