Tag: Canada

Through nine months of the year, the Lake Carriers’ Association says the Great Lakes limestone trade is down 6.6 percent to 19.7 million tons. Photo: the Lake Carriers’ Association

Great Lakes limestone trade slips in September

October 10, 2023 By

Although shipments were up in August, the Lake Carriers’ Association says they dropped 2.6 percent in September.

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Heidelberg Materials makes a deal in Canada

August 22, 2023 By

The company agreed to acquire Green Drop Rock Products, which serves the market in Calgary, Alberta.

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According to the Lake Carriers' Association (LCA), shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes in May were down 25.5 percent compared to a year earlier. Photo: LCA

Limestone shipments up on Great Lakes in July

August 4, 2023 By

Although shipments increased nearly 5 percent, the Lake Carriers’ Association says the trade is down about 10 percent through seven months of the year.

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First-half 2023 limestone shipments to U.S. and Canadian ports totals 8.06 million tons this year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Photo: Lake Carriers’ Association

Great Lakes limestone shipments down in first half of year

July 7, 2023 By

The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments are down about 17 percent through six months of 2023.

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According to the Lake Carriers' Association (LCA), shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes in May were down 25.5 percent compared to a year earlier. Photo: LCA

Great Lakes limestone trade down in May

June 12, 2023 By

Limestone trade on the Great Lakes in May totaled 2.9 million tons, a 25.5 percent drop from May 2022 and 24.5 percent below the month’s five-year average.

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Cemex acquisition of Atlantic Minerals complete

May 12, 2023 By

Cemex USA originally shared details about its purchase in Newfoundland, Canada, in January.

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The Lake Carriers’ Association tracks limestone shipments at multiple ports, including ones in Michigan (Calcite, Cedarville, Drummond Island, Port Inland, Presque Isle) and Ohio (Marblehead). Photo: Lake Carriers’ Association

Great Lakes limestone trade slips in April

May 3, 2023 By

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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Lafarge acquires Westridge operations

May 3, 2023 By

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, 2023 By

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

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