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Mine workers should continue to drink water after work to ensure they are well hydrated before their next shift. Photo: Ju Photographer/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Keys to protecting mine workers from heat stress

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New research is underway to better understand heat stress and how it impacts those working within aggregate operations. Keep Reading

Says Tread Technologies’ Curtis Lederle: “This industry has something that [the] tech [industry] doesn’t: a tangible impact that they can see and point to.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

How producers are making the most of available tech (Part 2)

Find out what was said during a second Pit & Quarry Roundtable discussion that centered around the tremendous tech opportunities available to aggregate producers. Keep Reading

Manufacturers can recommend whether a horizontal (pictured) or inclined screen is best for an aggregate operation. Photo: McLanahan Corp.

How to successfully set up vibrating screens

Presenting ways aggregate producers can determine the proper screen size, the right number of decks and which media to use. Keep Reading

Matthew Armstrong, business development analyst at Major, highlights several key factors to keep in mind to ensure producers have a safe spring start-up. Photo: P&Q Staff

How to ensure a safe spring start-up

Matthew Armstrong, business development analyst with Major, highlights several key factors for producers to keep in mind to ensure safety during start-up. Keep Reading

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Taking safety beyond training mandated by MSHA

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Training is essential to ensure miners understand how to safely perform a task. Training lays the groundwork for safety, but MSHA-mandated training alone is not enough. Keep Reading

Thorough machine inspections are designed to help maximize an operation's productivity and profits. Photo: Haver & Boecker Niagara

How to find the right screen media formula

Steve Fair, Tyler engineered media manager at Haver & Boecker Niagara, outlines how to find the right screen media formula and the importance of doing so. Keep Reading

Getting workers back into a pit or quarry in 2022 is sadly easier said than done. Photo: isabela66/iStock / Getty Images Plus/GettY Images

How tweaking your hiring approach can attract, retain workers

Although producers are finding people in short supply, an adjustment in hiring approach may yield the employees they need to run most effectively. Keep Reading

Fragmentation monitoring systems can offer insight on fragmentation in loader buckets, on conveyor belts and in other key places in the mine process. Photo: P&Q Staff

Three ways to eliminate fines in blasting

Anthony Konya, vice president of Precision Blasting Services shares three methods to help eliminate fines during the blasting process. Keep Reading

The National Association of Home Builders expects residential construction to expand this year, despite significant headwinds. Photo: Michael Warren / IStock / Getty Images/Getty Images Plus

Market Insights: Seizing the moment

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The 2022 outlook is very good for construction materials, but FMI Capital Advisors' George Reddin and Rob Mineo say the challenge is on firms to decide how to take advantage of the uplifted landscape. Keep Reading

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