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Greenhouse gas rule involving DOTs draws industry reaction

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association produced a written statement applauding this development impacting state departments of transportation (DOTs). Keep Reading

Ryan Morales (center) says Gulf Coast Sand is well positioned to benefit from LNG plants that are coming on in his region. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Expectations for the 2025 aggregate market (Part 2)

At the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, attendees shared their insights on the factors expected to shape demand in 2025. Keep Reading

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez does not expect any new rules to emerge from the Mine Safety & Health Administration under the second Trump administration, although she cautions the industry by saying “never say never.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Lopez looks ahead on MSHA enforcement, rulemaking

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez discussed Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments early this year at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading

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Ideas for MSHA leaders to consider

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Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez provide a short-list of items for the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) to consider under the new administration. Keep Reading

Blue Water Industries’ Ted Baker II takes over as chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association this month. Photo: Ted Baker II

Incoming NSSGA chair provides industry outlook, association priorities

Ted Baker II, incoming chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), outlines the road ahead for the organization over the next 12 months. Keep Reading

Aggregate producers may see rulemaking on powered haulage safety in 2020, perhaps incorporating requirements for deploying new tech into current safety standards. Photo: P&Q Staff

What’s next for MSHA amid government dismantlement

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The current downsizing of the federal government bears watching, but mine operators should continue with their efforts to maintain safe workplaces. Keep Reading

Knife River Corp.’s Matt Arnold (far left), Cemex’s Juan Castillo (third from left) and Big Town Concrete’s Rich Szecsy (far right) met with Texas lieutenant governor Dan Patrick (second from left) during the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association’s Capitol Day on Feb. 19. Photo: TACA

TACA delivers industry messaging during Capitol Day

Nearly 100 members of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) participated in the event to educate the state’s legislators on issues vital to the industry. Keep Reading

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MSHA: Latest screening yields no POV violators

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that none of the nation’s mines met the criteria based on a late 2024 screening. Keep Reading

Episode 31: Featuring Whitaker Construction’s John Sather and Kraemer Mining & Materials’ Cody Ladd

The 2024 year-end episode of “Drilling Deeper” welcomes in two leaders from the aggregate industry’s producer ranks: John Sather, vice president of aggregates at Utah-based Whitaker Construction; and Cody Ladd, president and COO of Minnesota-based Kraemer Mining & Materials. Keep Reading

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