Editors’ Blog

Vulcan Materials' Don Kraupa, left, with Sauls Seismic's Jeff Taylor. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Blasting tech takes center stage at demo day

November 11, 2019By Kevin Yanik

Technology Demonstration Day, co-sponsored by Sauls Seismic and Nomis Seismographs, brought about 50 producers and blasters together for education and a tour of an underground Vulcan Materials facility.

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Expect our economy to plow through obstacles

November 11, 2019By David Chereb

S-C Market Analytics’ David Chereb provides his latest aggregate forecast and a look at how the economy will overcome upcoming challenges.

If 21st century technology can improve both jobsite safety and production, there’s no reason not to embrace change. Photo: iStock.com/SeventyFour

When narratives are missing facts from MSHA investigations

November 8, 2019By Margo Lopez and William Doran

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why keeping a level head during Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) investigations is critical.

Aggregate producers are raising concerns as MSHA merges coal inspectors with the metal/nonmetal mining sector. Photo by Kevin Yanik

MSHA’s evolution through the years

November 6, 2019By Kevin Yanik

Check out insights from a fall 2019 panel discussion on the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA).

More aggregate producers now seek out certain equipment models at ConExpo-Con/Agg because they’ve done the research beforehand. Photo courtesy of ConExpo-Con/Agg

Who’s seeking what at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020?

November 4, 2019By Zach Mentz

A Pit & Quarry survey offers some insights on the types of equipment aggregate producers will seek out at the March 2020 trade show.

Martin Marietta offers an early view of 2020

October 31, 2019By Kevin Yanik

Martin Marietta expects the current construction cycle will continue for the foreseeable future and expand at a steady pace in 2020 for each of its three primary construction end-use markets.

Improved economic outlook provides optimism

October 18, 2019By David Chereb

S-C Market Analytics’ David Chereb provides his latest aggregate forecast and a look to a future that remains bright for the industry.

Interpreting mine safety regulations no simple business

October 16, 2019By William Doran and Margo Lopez

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explore some of the regulatory inconsistencies mine operators have experienced with the Mine Safety & Health Administration.