P&Q University
About the Pit & Quarry University Handbook
The Pit & Quarry University Handbook is designed to provide an overview of the aggregate mining process and the business of running a crushed stone quarry or sand and gravel operation. From the dawn of the original P&Q Handbook in… Keep Reading
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
Drilling & Blasting | P&Q University Handbook
Chapter 3 covers the fundamentals of blast design, drilling techniques and explosives handling to achieve optimal fragmentation, efficiency and safety. Keep Reading
Hauling | P&Q University Handbook
Focusing on haul truck selection, fleet management and haul road design to ensure safe, cost-effective movement of material from the face to the plant. Keep Reading
Eight practices to keep screens up and running
Good preventive maintenance practices are a must for longer-lasting screens and reliable performance. Here are several that make for a solid maintenance program. Keep Reading
How to effectively maintain mobile crushers
With regular maintenance and repairs, a mobile crushing plant can deliver operators years of productive performance. Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 8: Screening
Check out some of the best practices for screening, per lesson 8 of Pit & Quarry University. Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 7: Crushing & Secondary Breaking
Lesson 7 of the Pit & Quarry University handbook discusses crushing and secondary breaking equipment. Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 4: Drilling & Blasting
This Pit & Quarry University lesson focuses on drilling and blasting. Keep Reading
