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Says Trimble Applanix’s Damir Gumerov: “It’s easier to design a mine site as a closed environment, something where you train people on the site to react.” Photo: P&Q Staff

Latest USGS data shows aggregate production still dropping

A U.S. Geological Survey report reveals a 6 percent decline nationwide in the second quarter. That follows a 4 percent dip in the first quarter of 2024. Keep Reading

Says Keith Newell, president of Resolve Aggregates: “The investment in our second wash plant will bring a further welcomed boost to the volume and quality of our product suite.” Photo: CDE

Resolve Aggregates to expand with Texas greenfield site

The company that ranks 70th on the U.S. Geological Survey’s list of the nation’s largest sand and gravel producers intends to add a CDE wet processing plant next year. Keep Reading

The lease or buy decision often comes down to factors such as the cost of the equipment, how long it will be used for and the financial health of the operation. Photo: Larry Dallaire/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Breaking down the buy, lease or rent decision

Explore the pros and cons of each related to aggregate equipment and property acquisition. Keep Reading

2021 aggregate production totals should be favorable once the U.S. Geological Survey presents them in full early in 2022. Photo: P&Q Staff

USGS: Third-quarter aggregate production declines

Total construction aggregate production was down slightly in the third quarter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Get breakdowns on crushed stone and sand and gravel. Keep Reading

The new plant produces two spec sands. Photo: P&Q Staff

USGS: Aggregate production down slightly in second quarter

While crushed stone production was flat, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says sand and gravel production slipped 4 percent in the second quarter. Keep Reading

Hawaiian Cement’s David Gomes says his company was one of the first in North America to partner with CDE. The Puunene Quarry is now six years in with its CDE system. Photo: P&Q Staff

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

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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

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USGS: Aggregate production dipped to end 2022

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says the production of crushed stone, sand and gravel was down in the fourth quarter last year. Keep Reading

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USGS: Crushed stone flat, sand and gravel down in 2022

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published its latest data on the domestic production of crushed stone, sand and gravel. Keep Reading

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