Education
The permitting process: Part 2
This two-part series educates producers on avoiding pitfalls and adopting best practices in pursuit of obtaining a permit. Read "The permitting process: Part 1" here. Part one of “The Permitting Process” detailed ways aggregate producers could avoid problems while working… Keep Reading
McLanahan hosts frac sand educational event
McLanahan Corp. hosted its first frac sand educational event—the Frac Sand Processing School—on March 30 in Eau Claire, Wis. Over 60 people attended the event. The one-day event included three sessions, which featured presentations on wet frac sand processing, water… Keep Reading
SME-sponsored summit report, toolkit available
The final report and toolkit from the first Diversity in the Minerals, Metals and Materials Professions Summit, co-sponsored by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, is now available for use. The summit, which was held July 2014 at the… Keep Reading
Countdown to AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo: Record Breaker
The 2015 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo has achieved record-breaking exhibit space and exhibitor participation. The co-located AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo and World of Asphalt will be held March 17-19, at the Baltimore Convention Center, in the scenic Inner… Keep Reading
Women in Mining breaks more than one stigma
A mostly female organization educates the public on the mining and aggregate industries. Few people are aware that toothpaste is made with the same mineral they walk on every day. Members of Women in Mining (WIM), a national organization, use… Keep Reading
NSSGA Convention Schedule
In conjunction with AGG1 is the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) annual convention, which takes place March 15-18. It is an opportunity for association members to come together to help plan the group’s strategic direction. Also during the… Keep Reading
RAM adds Advanced Vibration Technology course to program
R. A. McClure (RAM) added a one-day Advanced Vibration Technology course to its educational program, following its Premier Surface Blasting course Sept. 9-11. According to the company, this training program targets a growing need for companies operating in high liability… Keep Reading
Countdown to AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo: Education
There’s a lot to learn this March in Baltimore for aggregate industry managers and employees. The 2015 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo’s in-depth educational programming is designed to provide industry professionals with practical, “real-world” knowledge they can use in their… Keep Reading
Laser Technology to host mining webinar
Laser Technology, in coordination with RAM President Robert McClure, will be hosting a webinar titled, “The New Face of Blast Design” on Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. MST. The webinar will cover challenges and solutions for the mining and blasting… Keep Reading
