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September 2024

For the first time, the National Mining Association will livestream MINExpo to those unable to attend in person at nma.org and minexpo.com. Photo: National Mining Association

What exhibitors, show management expect from MINExpo

The trade show is now underway in Las Vegas, with themes centered on workforce development, AI and mining tech. Keep Reading

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P&Q’s MINExpo coverage underway – with more to come

The magazine’s preshow coverage of MINExpo 2024 is now available, with P&Q editors to relay news from the Las Vegas Convention Center in the weeks to come. Keep Reading

Photo: Soosan

Advancements in drilling, blasting equipment to explore

BME, Dyno Nobel, Epiroc and Soosan America are among the companies offering equipment and tech in the drilling and blasting realm. Keep Reading

Photo: Michelin & BKT

The latest in off-road tires

BKT and Michelin offer some of the latest tires designed for tough aggregate operation environments. Keep Reading

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What’s new in dredge equipment, technology

Presenting solutions from InnoDredge, Supreme Manufacturing and VMI. Keep Reading

In a male-dominated industry like aggregates, some employees might not think they need mental health resources – until they need them. Photo: FG Trade/E+/Getty Images

Making mental health manageable for employees

While safety is priority No. 1 in the aggregate industry, there is a risk to workers that sometimes goes unseen. Keep Reading

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Electromagnet series, digital technology solutions emerge

Check out some of the latest equipment and technology offerings from Caterpillar, Command Alkon, Eriez and Senzit. Keep Reading

The members of ACE (the Aggregates & Concrete Executives) are full- or part-time staff of local, state or regional state associations of aggregates or ready-mixed concrete producers. Photo: P&Q Staff

How the industry’s state association execs unite as one

While aggregate producers regularly turn to state associations for key business functions, the executive directors of these groups often lean on each other. Keep Reading

The Mine Safety & Health Administration's illumination standard at 30 C.F.R. §56.17001. That standard requires “illumination sufficient to provide safe working conditions [that] shall be provided in and on all surface structures, paths, walkways, stairways, switch panels, loading and dumping sites, and work areas.” Photo: ictor/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Shedding light on MSHA’s illumination standard

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Given the subjective nature of this Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) standard, mine personnel sometimes feel inspectors make things up as they go. Keep Reading

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