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Knife River to open quarry in Texas
The 570-acre property, known as the Honey Creek Quarry, is northwest of Austin in Burnet County, Texas. Keep Reading
Combating the digital mob on permitting, zoning
P&Q's Kevin Yanik explores the challenges aggregate producers face when it comes to engaging the public on these key industry issues. Keep Reading
Making a case for a mine permit
Memphis Stone & Gravel’s Alan Parks details the growing difficulties producers face to obtain necessary permits while offering some practical strategies that can position others for success. Keep Reading
Safety, zoning challenges addressed at OAIMA meeting
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) hosted its Annual Meeting & Trade Show, drawing hundreds of attendees to Columbus, Ohio, for a centennial celebration, education and more. Keep Reading
Uncertainty surrounds Trump’s infrastructure plan
Top White House infrastructure advisor DJ Gribbin is leaving the Trump administration, begging the question of whether the president's plan can pass this year. Keep Reading
California threatens to close Cemex coastal sand operation
The state of California is ordering Cemex to obtain permits and pay state royalties for its Monterey County sand operation – or be shut down. Keep Reading
Vermeer showcases products to aggregates market
Vermeer Corp. invited aggregate producers and its equipment dealers from around the world to central Texas for a product showcase called Big Yellow Iron 2016. Those who attended learned about Vermeer's plans to expand its offerings into the aggregates market.… Keep Reading
The permitting process: Part 2
This two-part series educates producers on avoiding pitfalls and adopting best practices in pursuit of obtaining a permit. Read "The permitting process: Part 1" here. Part one of “The Permitting Process” detailed ways aggregate producers could avoid problems while working… Keep Reading
Next Congress may impact mine permitting process, more
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) shared a memo with House Republicans previewing the agenda for the 114th Congress, writing that the next year and beyond will be about streamlining government agencies. McCarthy references a number of areas within the… Keep Reading
