sand and gravel production
How the aggregate industry is performing in 2024
Although not necessarily a record-setting year, producers are finding continued success in pricing and demand for construction materials. Keep Reading
Where all mining converges: Looking back at MINExpo 2024
Editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik reflects on what he heard from those in attendance at the recent MINExpo International. Keep Reading
Reflecting on the first half of 2024
Despite challenging early-year weather conditions for some aggregate producers, demand for construction materials remains strong. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production drops to start 2024
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that crushed stone production was down 4.6 percent in the first quarter while sand and gravel production dropped 2.8 percent. Keep Reading
Fischer Mining transitioning to second production site
Fischer Mining is humming along at a second sand and gravel operation south of Minneapolis as it nears the completion of a legacy site. Keep Reading
How aggregate volumes are trending so far in 2023
While aggregate production remains at historically healthy levels, the latest U.S. Geological Survey data showing consecutive quarterly declines is worth poring over. Keep Reading
Digging into the latest US aggregate production totals
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik shares insights from the latest U.S. Geological Survey report indicating that aggregate production is down nationwide. Keep Reading
First-quarter aggregate production totals are in
The U.S. Geological Survey says production dipped early this year, noting that sand and gravel production was down nearly 9 percent. Keep Reading
Report: Crushed stone production at 14-year high
The U.S. Geological Survey offered details on 2021 crushed stone and sand and gravel production, reporting totals that had not been achieved by aggregate producers since before the Great Recession. Keep Reading
