sand and gravel
USGS: 2020 sand, gravel production nearly on par with 2019
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published data about 2020 construction sand and gravel production, pointing out top-producing states while offering a comparison to prior years. Keep Reading
Alabama Coal Association rebrands as Alabama Mining Association
The Alabama Mining Association now represents crushed stone, sand and gravel producers, as well as other infrastructure-related businesses in the state. Keep Reading
Stone, sand and gravel stand out in 2020 minerals production
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that crushed stone, sand and gravel generated $27 billion in value last year. Keep Reading
Crushed stone, sand and gravel rail traffic down
Compared to November 2019, carloads of crushed stone, sand and gravel were down about 10 percent this November. Keep Reading
Alexander: Solid demand continues, pricing remains healthy
Arcosa’s Scott Alexander offers a viewpoint on behalf of one of the nation’s public companies. Keep Reading
StonePoint Materials acquires River Aggregates
River operates two sand and gravel facilities in Texas. Stonepoint says the acquisition complements its subsidiary, Southern Aggregates, in Louisiana. Keep Reading
How Texas-based Wheatcraft Materials found the right partner
Equipment utilized on-site at Wheatcraft Materials had some limitations, until an equipment supplier stepped in to help with inefficiencies. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials sells aggregate, concrete assets
The transactions involve Western Aggregates and Mathews Readymix, and they come after the company announced plans to separate its heavy and light materials businesses. Keep Reading
How forward thinking got River Aggregates ahead
Advanced planning allowed the company’s managing partners to get in front of any threats to production efficiency at their Rye Plant in Texas. Keep Reading
