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Moreau transitions to U.S. Silica from Holcim

August 15, 2023 By

Jay Moreau, who served Holcim U.S. in a CEO capacity over a four-year period, joins the commercial silica producer.

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MSHA provides update on crystalline silica rule

August 11, 2023 By

The mining industry now has until Sept. 11 to submit comments to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) about its proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica.

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What’s next for pricing of construction materials, equipment

August 11, 2023 By

The Associated Builders & Contractors’ Anirban Basu says construction materials prices should be reasonably stable in the coming months, but construction equipment prices might be an exception.

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Mine fatalities nearing 2022 mark with several months to go

August 10, 2023 By

The total number of 2023 mining fatalities is up to 27 following two separate Aug. 5 accidents, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration.

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Hyundai adds to dealer network in Pennsylvania

August 9, 2023 By

Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts is the latest addition to Hyundai’s North American dealer network and will serve areas throughout Pennsylvania.

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Although aggregate producers may be ready to upgrade equipment, dealers are challenged with providing quotes that last. Photo: P&Q Staff

Aggregate volumes dip, prices rise in second quarter

August 9, 2023 By

Presenting quarterly highlights from the industry’s public producers, including Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, Holcim and Heidelberg Materials.

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How Knife River performed in the second quarter

August 9, 2023 By

Now an independent, public company, Knife River Corp. noted how it set second-quarter records in key financial areas.

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NTN adds plummer block series to product offering

August 8, 2023 By

The company has a new series that presents a heavy-duty solution to simplify the mounting and maintenance of units.

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The latest unemployment, employment rates from ABC

August 7, 2023 By

The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) looks at June’s construction unemployment data and July’s construction employment numbers.

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