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How Michigan producers are situated for the coming months
Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the industry within his state in a short Q&A. Keep Reading
Knife River gets green light to expand in Texas
Knife River Corp., an MDU Resources Group company, received permitting to expand operational capabilities at its Honey Creek quarry near Austin, Texas. Keep Reading
Permit puts Vulcan closer to opening quarry
Vulcan Materials received approval for an air quality permit for a limestone quarry near New Braunfels, Texas, but the journey to open the site continues. Keep Reading
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