sand and gravel
Alabama producer finds solution in new wash plant
Alabama-based All Star Sand & Gravel unveiled plans to develop a new CDE wet processing solution for its sand and gravel pit in Marion County. Keep Reading
Dredge providing Barrett Paving distinct advantages
Neil Hoobler, president of Supreme Manufacturing, met with P&Q to discuss how Barrett Paving's new dredge operation allows the company to realize new efficiencies. Keep Reading
Aggregate production up nicely in the third quarter
Crushed stone and sand and gravel production each got solid bumps, with aggregate production nationwide approaching 2 billion metric tons through three-quarters of 2021. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production up in second quarter 2021
Crushed stone production was up 4 percent in the second quarter of 2021 while sand and gravel production spiked 11 percent, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Keep Reading
Crushed stone, sand and gravel production holding steady
Despite a pandemic that made a sizable impact, crushed stone and sand and gravel production remain in a positive place relative to recent years. Keep Reading
Sand and gravel production up in first quarter 2021
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that construction sand and gravel production was up 6 percent. Crushed stone production, meanwhile, was down slightly. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments up in May 2021
The Great Lakes limestone trade stands at nearly 6.2 million tons on the year. That's an increase of 6.9 percent compared to a year ago. Keep Reading
Pair of fatalities characterized as powered haulage accidents
Nine miners have died this year, based on the latest details from the Mine Safety & Health Administration. The agency classified the last two incidents as powered haulage accidents. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in April 2021
Limestone trade on the Great Lakes stands at 2.5 million tons on the year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading
