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USLM experiences positive first-quarter gains in lime, limestone

May 4, 2023By

Lime and limestone revenues were up more than 30 percent in the first quarter at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM).

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Pricing actions propel Martin Marietta ahead in first quarter

May 4, 2023By

Martin Marietta set a first-quarter record in gross profit for aggregates despite slightly lower aggregate shipments to start the year.

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Pricing momentum keeps Vulcan Materials moving forward

May 4, 2023By

Despite fewer aggregate shipments, Vulcan Materials’ aggregate earnings were up sharply in the first quarter.

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Knife River another step closer to separation from MDU Resources

May 4, 2023By

Parent company MDU Resources says trading of Knife River Corp. stock is expected to begin later this month.

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Summit achieves record quarterly pricing growth

May 4, 2023By

The average selling prices for aggregates jumped 20.5 percent in the first quarter at Summit Materials, which reported its latest financial results this week.

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Great Lakes limestone trade slips in April

May 3, 2023By

Limestone is on the move again on the Great Lakes, but shipments this April were down compared to a year ago.

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Cemex provides details about its first quarter

May 3, 2023By

Says Cemex CEO Fernando González: “I am quite pleased with our first-quarter growth achieved against a backdrop of challenging weather in our footprint in the U.S.”

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Lafarge acquires Westridge operations

May 3, 2023By

Westridge Quarries, which supplies construction aggregates and offers contract crushing services, is joining forces with Lafarge Canada.

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Holcim CEO discusses company’s first-quarter performance

May 2, 2023By

Aggregates, cement and ready-mixed concrete contributed to a ‘strong start to the year’ for Holcim in North America.

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