Education
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
Effectively promoting the aggregate industry’s value (Part 1)
Aggregates are essential to everyday life, but Pit & Quarry Roundtable attendees largely agree more must be done to communicate the industry’s story to the public. Keep Reading
Quarry Academy scholarship awarded
Sandvik and Dyno Nobel, which host the annual seminar in San Antonio, awarded their scholarship to a mining engineering student from the Missouri University of Science & Technology. Keep Reading
MSHA grants awarded for safety, health training
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to recipients in 43 states, as well as U.S. territories. Keep Reading
Blasting course to cover methods, technologies
R.A. McClure Inc.’s three-day surface blasting course next month will take place at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Keep Reading
