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January 2026

A conveyor drive assembly and supporting components play a key role in improving safety, efficiency and reliability in aggregate conveying systems. (Photo: Douglas Manufacturing Co.)

Enhancing conveyor system safety and efficiency

Why smart conveyor design and component selection are critical to operations. Keep Reading

Air cannons mounted on a hopper wall are designed to break up material buildup before it becomes a problem. (Photo: Martin Engineering)

Controlling buildup and clogging using air cannons

How operators can prevent and clear material hang-ups before they halt production. Keep Reading

A variable drop height on stacking conveyors helps reduce dust by keeping the fall zone tight. (Photo: Superior)

Dust control done right

Simple, off-the-shelf components can help producers contain dust, protect equipment and get ahead of the upcoming silica rule. Keep Reading

(Photo: SEW-Eurodrive)

The latest in industry equipment and technology

See new equipment and technology options available from SEW-Eurodrive, Thunder Creek Equipment, Petro-Canada Lubricants and more. Keep Reading

Diesel pump units (left) offer flexibility where site power is limited, while electric-driven packages (right) provide cleaner operation and variable-speed efficiency when power is available. (Photo: Franklin Electric Co.)

Selecting the right pumping system

A guide to matching pump technologies, power configurations and system designs with the specific dewatering demands of mine sites. Keep Reading

(Photo: Edge Innovate)

Latest cutting edge equipment

See what’s new in equipment from Edge Innovate, EvoQuip and Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies. Keep Reading

The Knife River Training Center features components such as an 80,000-sq.-ft. dome, indoor classrooms and a mock urban environment for training on equipment and underground work. (Photo: Knife River)

Knife River raising the bar on workforce training

From an indoor dome to mock jobsite environments, the Knife River Training Center is redefining how aggregate producers can develop people. Keep Reading

Carefully loading emulsion explosives helps ensure predictable energy release, improved blast control and enhanced on-site safety. (Photo: Lubrizol)

Inside today’s emulsion explosives

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What mine operators need to know about emulsifiers and blast performance. Keep Reading

Capital Aggregates says its new crushing plant can exceed 750 tph. (Photo: P&Q Staff)

New plants, new pace at Capital Aggregates’ Ozark Quarry

Backed by a $30 million investment from Farmer Companies, the Missouri site brought new crushing and asphalt operations online in 2025. Keep Reading

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