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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
USGS: Crushed stone production down slightly in 2020
Crushed stone production across the U.S. was down a bit in 2020 according to a new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Find out how many tons of crushed stone were produced last year. 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
Aggregate production down in second quarter 2020
While second-quarter crushed stone production for consumption dropped 2.3 percent, sand and gravel was set back 4.6 percent. Keep Reading
Crushed stone, sand and gravel production up in first quarter 2020
Sand and gravel production for consumption led the way with a 6 percent quarterly jump, the U.S. Geological Survey reports, while crushed stone experienced a slight increase over last year’s mark. Keep Reading
USGS: 2019 aggregate production totals 2.47 billion tons
That total is up 5 percent compared with 2018 production, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports. Keep Reading
Aggregate production up 8 percent in third quarter of 2019
Crushed stone production was up 9 percent while sand and gravel production was up 5 percent, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. Keep Reading
US aggregate consumption continues upward trend in second quarter 2019
Nearly 700 million metric tons of construction aggregate were produced in April, May and June of this year. Keep Reading
USGS: Crushed stone consumption up 13 percent in first quarter
An estimated 281 million metric tons of crushed stone were produced and shipped for consumption in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2019, a 13 percent increase from last year. Keep Reading
