environment
Mid-States recognized for reclamation project
Mid-States Materials earned the Governor’s Mined Land Reclamation Award for returning a former Kansas quarry into an agricultural asset. Keep Reading
Cemex accelerating PLC production in Southeast
A pair of Cemex USA plants accelerated their production of portland limestone cement (PLC) with the goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Keep Reading
LafargeHolcim embracing portland limestone cement further
LafargeHolcim in the U.S. will begin producing low-carbon portland limestone cement at two more plants in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint. Keep Reading
Case G Series loaders can now take B20 biodiesel
All wheel loaders in the Case Construction Equipment G Series are now approved for use with the fuel. Keep Reading
Dust mitigation done differently
A unique venture involving AMCAST and a South American partner explores bacteria as a solution to suppress dust in mine operations. Keep Reading
Rohr-Idreco debuts Hawk, Falcon dredges
Rohr-Idreco Dredge Systems developed the Hawk cutter suction dredge (CSD) model for dredging up to 45 ft., and the Falcon CSD for up to 65 ft. Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson director earns environmental award
LB Bhatnager, who serves Lehigh Hanson’s South Region, was awarded the Environmental Leadership Award by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading
NSSGA recognizes Environmental Excellence Award winners
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) revealed the 83 recipients of its 2021 Environmental Excellence Awards. Keep Reading
WOTUS on EPA chopping block once again
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is relooking at the definition of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS), with developments likely to surface in the months to come. Keep Reading
