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NSSGA recognizes Lehigh Hanson for environmental efforts February 7, 2012
NSSGA recognized two Lehigh Hanson aggregate facilities in Texas for their environmental efforts, the company announced. Its Bridgeport Quarry in Chico, Texas, and its Arena Sand & Gravel Plant in Garwood, Texas, both received the NSSGA’s Environmental Excellence Gold Award, the association’s...More>>
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Business council releases guidelines for responsible quarrying February 6, 2012
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development released Guidelines on Quarry Rehabilitation, which provides practical guidance for managing the impacts of quarrying activities and ensuring that environments are properly revitalized. Led by the Cement Sustainability Initiative, the project...More>>
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MSHA to enhance enforcement efforts on specific safety standards February 2, 2012
MSHA launched the third phase of an outreach and enforcement program designed to strengthen efforts to prevent mining fatalities. Rules to Live By III: Preventing Common Mining Deaths will focus on 14 safety standards that were chosen because violations related to each have been cited as...More>>
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Quarry field trip comes to the students February 2, 2012
When budget cuts to Pennsylvania schools forced the cancellation of the 2011 field trip, the company offered to come to the students.More>>
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Lafarge launches new range of recycled aggregates for more applications January 24, 2012
Lafarge Canada Inc. launched a new range of high standard recycled aggregates called Aggneo, the company announced. Aggneo is a Lafarge Group global initiative with the goal to offer a reliable and sustainable construction solution. Aggneo is a consistent and reliable alternative to virgin...More>>
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Ogletree Deakins named law firm of year in litigation category January 12, 2012
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the nation’s largest labor and employment law firms representing management, was named the first “Law Firm of the Year” in Litigation – Labor & Employment in the 2011-12 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. Pit &...More>>
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Lafarge operation in Canada achieves Wildlife at Work certification January 10, 2012
Employees at Lafarge’s Stonewall Aggregates received international recognition for their contributions to wildlife habitat conservation at the Wildlife Habitat Council’s (WHC) 23rd Annual Symposium – People, Partnerships and Pathways.More>>
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Mining fatalities in 2011 second lowest on record January 6, 2012
Preliminary data from MSHA reveals that 37 miners died in work-related accidents at the nation’s mines in 2011. There were 21 coal mining and 16 metal/nonmetal mining fatalities last year, compared with 48 and 23, respectively, in 2010, making 2011 the year with the second-lowest number of mining...More>>
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Lafarge Edmonton plants recognized for health and safety leadership January 6, 2012
More than 400,000 hours of safe operation are being celebrated at Lafarge Canada aggregate sites in the Edmonton area (Andrew, Fort Saskatchewan, Onoway, Ponoka, Tommahawk) and at its precast concrete operation, the company announced.More>>
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Mining Hall of Fame induction banquet slated for MINExpo January 4, 2012
The 25th anniversary National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum Induction Banquet will be held on Sept. 22 at the Las Vegas Hilton to coincide with MINExpo International 2012. The banquet will feature the induction of nominees into the Hall of Fame, joining the prior 214 inductees.More>>
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