environment
SME conference offers technical sessions, field trip
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) plans to host its 2016 Annual Conference & Expo (ACE) Feb. 21-24 at the Phoenix Convention Center. According to SME, the conference theme is "The Future For Mining In A Data-Driven World."… Keep Reading
Former Stoneco quarry donated to conservation organization
Stoneco donated a 262-acre former sand-and-gravel quarry near Ann Arbor, Mich., to Ducks Unlimited to support wildlife conservation efforts. The donated land, appraised at $2.1 million, is located in Lodi Township, Mich., outside of Ann Arbor. “We are proud to… Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 13: Safety & the Environment
Editor's Note This is an old edition — Click to read the newest edition of the Pit & Quarry University Handbook Building an Environmental Management System (EMS) might sound like an overwhelming task for a smaller organization, but… Keep Reading
People. Planet. Prosperity.
The success of Fairmount Santrol can be attributed in large part to its treatment of employees, neighbors and the environment. Fairmount Santrol, one of the nation’s longest continuously operating mining organizations, is a leading provider of high-performance sand and sand-based… Keep Reading
Incidents put industry in negative light
A few recent incidents have cast a negative light on the aggregates and mining industries. When such events reach the public eye, the effects could be, among other things, stepped enforcement by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and… Keep Reading
Reclamation plan to turn quarry into giant water reservoir
The Bellwood Quarry, a 100-year-old granite quarry in Atlanta, has generated a lot of talk in Georgia lately. The quarry will soon undergo construction to be converted into one of the nation’s largest urban water storage reservoirs and a park.… Keep Reading
Reclaimed pit took center stage as US Open host
The 2015 U.S. Open Championship, one of four men's major golf championships this year, was played on a reclaimed sand-and-gravel site. The site, now the Chambers Bay Golf Course in Puget Sound, Wash., has changed hands a number of times… Keep Reading
Rock replay: Processing C&D materials
An Ontario company realizes important environmental goals, customer satisfaction and higher profits by processing C&D materials. Extending the life of its limestone quarry, engaging in environmental sustainability and providing a cost-effective aggregate product to customers are among the benefits Ontario’s… Keep Reading
NSSGA recognized by Green Seal for sustainability
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) was recognized by the Green Seal Green Office Partnership Program as a leader in sustainability. Last year, a specialist from Green Seal visited NSSGA’s Virginia office and offered recommendations for how the… Keep Reading
