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Chapter 2: Geology & Site Selection | P&Q University Handbook

Chapter 2 explores the importance of understanding geology, deposit characteristics and location strategy to ensure efficient, sustainable and profitable operations. Keep Reading

Texas law to help preserve future aggregate resources

The state’s Senate Bill 2196 will help both aggregate producers and developers avoid conflicts when determining where resources reside. Keep Reading

Mikulic: Today’s geological info lagging prior decades

Key geological information that helps produce high-quality stone is generally no longer available, writes career geologist Don Mikulic. It's a very real problem, he says, that must be addressed. Keep Reading

History rewrite: What if Chicago’s reserves had been managed differently?

A longtime Chicago-area geologist with a passion for the industry’s history argues that the city’s challenging supply scene would be vastly different had reserves been better utilized over two centuries. Keep Reading

Illinois geologist recognized for industry contributions

The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers recognized Donald Mikulic's contributions to the aggregate industry during its annual convention. Keep Reading

Blast performance based on violence

Violence factor is a revolutionary KPI that managers can quickly use to assess blast performance. Keep Reading

P&Q University Lesson 3: Geology

In lesson 3 of the Pit & Quarry University Handbook, readers learn about geology and different land ranges, as well as the aggregate produced from them. Keep Reading

How much do you know about aggregate?

Aggregate is used in nearly all residential, commercial and industrial building construction and in most public-works projects. Test your knowledge to see how much you know about aggregate – from its origin to its main uses. Keep Reading

NSSGA to host geology webinar Feb. 26

The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host its online webinar “Geotechnical & Structural Geology” on Feb. 26 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET. The webinar will focus on the importance of good pit design… Keep Reading

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