Education
Quarry Faces: February 2025
Recent industry events include the South Carolina Aggregates Association’s Workshop & Exhibition and the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers’ (IAAP) Convention & Safety Conference. Keep Reading
Sandvik, Dyno Nobel award Quarry Academy scholarship
The companies revealed that their 2024 scholarship went to a student from the University of Nevada, Reno. Keep Reading
AGG1 to make St. Louis debut this March
After back-to-back events in Nashville, AGG1 shifts to St. Louis for the first time in the show’s history. Find out what you can expect. Keep Reading
Drilling and blasting events to attend in early 2025
Two educational events are nearing to build better drillers and blasters. Keep Reading
Tech trends take center stage during SCAA panel discussion
Representatives from Martin Marietta, Luck Companies, Stockpile Reports and Blanchard Cat shared the latest from the industry’s front lines at a South Carolina Aggregates Association (SCAA) event. Keep Reading
IME publication addresses manufacturing safety for explosives, blasting agents
The Institute of Makers of Explosives’ (IME) newest safety library publication is now available. Keep Reading
MSHA grants available to promote mine safety, training
The U.S. Department of Labor will distribute up to $1 million in funding to support the delivery of mine education and training. Keep Reading
Economic impact study illustrates benefits of commercial explosives
The Institute of Makers of Explosives commissioned a study highlighting the importance of the commercial explosives industry nationwide. Keep Reading
Changing the perception of the industry (Part 2)
Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference attendees share how showcasing the tangible impact of mining and its importance in daily life could help change the negative perception of the industry. Keep Reading
