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P&Q University Lesson 3: Geology

In lesson 3 of the Pit & Quarry University Handbook, readers learn about geology and different land ranges, as well as the aggregate produced from them. Keep Reading

P&Q University Lesson 2: Site Selection & Plant Design

The second lesson of Pit & Quarry University focuses on site selection and plant design for your aggregate operation. Keep Reading

P&Q University Lesson 1: Industry Overview

The first lesson in Pit & Quarry University is an industry overview, which details the progress of every aspect of the industry. Keep Reading

P&Q University Lesson 5: Loading, Excavating & Dredging

Lesson 5 of Pit & Quarry University describes equipment and safety practices when loading, excavating and dredging. Keep Reading

Quiz: How much do you know about washing and classifying?

Test your knowledge to see how much you know about the washing and classifying process. Keep Reading

P&Q University Lesson 14: Business

Lesson 14 of the Pit & Quarry University handbook discusses businesses and the pros and cons of going public. Keep Reading

P&Q University Lesson 13: Safety & the Environment

  Editor's Note   This is an old edition — Click to read the newest edition of the Pit & Quarry University Handbook Building an Environmental Management System (EMS) might sound like an overwhelming task for a smaller organization, but… Keep Reading

P&Q University Lesson 12- Maintenance & Optimization

Equipment maintenance is an important consideration at any aggregate operation. Properly maintaining equipment prevents costly downtime, and new technologies allow for better equipment optimization to further reduce costs and increase production. One example is the maintenance and optimization of screens… Keep Reading

P&Q University Lesson 11: Loadout, Weighing & On-Road Hauling

  Editor's Note   This is an old edition — Click to read the newest edition of the Pit & Quarry University Handbook Loadout within any pit or quarry operation is an important stage that needs to be well designed… Keep Reading

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