School of rock
November 29, 2010 By: Pit & Quarry StaffIn early November, we saw another example of aggregate producers reaching out to their communities in an effort to educate and grow relationships. Three major producers with operations in Sun City, Ariz. – Vulcan, Lafarge and Cemex – hosted a tour of their mining sites. With demand on the upswing, the companies, which mine the Agua Fria riverbed, wanted to showcase environmental improvements and demonstrate how they comply with regulatory requirements, according to an article in The Arizona Republic. About 50 people, including residents, city officials and school board members, toured the facilities. They learned about the industry's history by watching videos on their bus, the article described. The group also learned how the companies control dust and reduce pollutants, and how their building materials contribute to local projects. – Brian Richesson
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