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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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Thompson Pump, Kirby-Smith partner

Kirby-Smith Machinery now represents the dewatering pump manufacturer in Oklahoma and parts of Texas. Keep Reading

Says Anderson Columbia plant manager Daniel Barrs of the Tejas Quarry: “We’re steady at around 7,000 to 8,000 [tons] a day. We’re shooting for that 2 million-ton mark, but 1.7 million is probably what we’re realistically going to progress to [in 2022]. Every year, we’re getting bigger to implement the next phase of our plant, which would drastically increase our tonnage.” Photo: Daniel Barrs

P&Q Profile: Anderson Columbia’s Daniel Barrs

Daniel Barrs, plant manager of Anderson Columbia’s Tejas Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, paid P&Q a visit to discuss developments at his operation, industry issues and more. Keep Reading

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Rogers Group acquires three Texas operations

Rogers Group added three sand and gravel operations in Dallas, Lubbock and Ennis, Texas, from two different companies in the state. Keep Reading

Fragmentation monitoring systems can offer insight on fragmentation in loader buckets, on conveyor belts and in other key places in the mine process. Photo: P&Q Staff

Momentum continues for U.S. aggregate production

The U.S. Geological Survey says aggregate production jumped 3 percent in the third quarter this year. Keep Reading

Cemex was named to the Texan by Nature 20 for the fourth-straight year for its sustainability and conservation efforts. Photo: Cemex USA

Cemex named to Texan by Nature 20

This is the fourth-consecutive year that Cemex has been recognized by Texan by Nature for its sustainability and conservation efforts. Keep Reading

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Hitachi adds dealer in Texas, Oklahoma

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas named Associated Supply Co. a dealer of its construction and mining equipment in Texas and Oklahoma. Keep Reading

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USLM revenues up in third quarter

Timothy Byrne, president and CEO of United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), says the company is making progress in passing cost increases along. Keep Reading

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Second-quarter aggregate production flat versus 2021 mark

The U.S. Geological Survey reported second-quarter 2022 production totals for crushed stone, sand and gravel. Keep Reading

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