Education
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
P&Q Profile: ‘In The Aggregates’ author Andrew Haumesser
P&Q caught up with the recently retired Andrew Haumesser to reflect on his time in the industry and discuss his new reference book that’s now available. Keep Reading
Partnership between industry halls of fame endures
A visit to the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum in Colorado provides an opportunity to celebrate those enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame over the last decade. Keep Reading
Holcim grants eight university scholarships
Holcim unveiled the recipients of the 40th Annual Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship, an award open to children of employees. Keep Reading
