Tag: Editors’ Blog

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Sandvik, Country Boy Supply establish record drills order

January 23, 2024By

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions teamed with Country Boy Supply and one of its customers on an order of 34 surface drill rigs.

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Photo by Pit & Quarry staff.

CRH to explore autonomous hauling tech with SafeAI

December 26, 2023By

SafeAI, which retrofits heavy equipment for autonomous applications in mining and construction, offers details about a pilot program with CRH Ventures.

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Liebherr USA says it will support Hawaiian Cement with training and development for on-site personnel focused on the operation and mechanics of the R 9150 excavator. Photo: Liebherr

Hawaiian Cement turns to Liebherr for excavator

December 14, 2023By

Hawaiian Cement earlier this year became the first end user in Hawaii to receive an excavator from Liebherr.

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Much of the strength in the market can be attributed to improvements in single-family residential spending, up more than 20 percent over the last three years. Photo: iStock.com/halbergman

National Association of Realtors presents 2024 forecast

December 13, 2023By

The organization’s chief economist offers a projection on housing starts, 30-year fixed mortgage rates and more.

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The new Cemex electric ready-mix truck is fully operational and has the capacity to transport a full load of concrete. Photo: Business Wire

Cemex showcases fully electric ready-mix truck

December 6, 2023By

Cemex unveiled what it describes as the first fully-electric, zero-emissions ready-mixed concrete truck this week during a United Nations conference in the Middle East.

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Kevin Yanik, left, and Jack Kopanski are the hosts of the new ‘Drilling Deeper’ podcast. Photo: P&Q Staff

Pit & Quarry debuts ‘Drilling Deeper’ podcast

November 8, 2023By

P&Q has taken another leap in the digital universe, launching a biweekly podcast called ‘Drilling Deeper’ that’s now available on all major podcast platforms.

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waves of people during stretches of the morning on Day 4 (Friday) of ConExpo-Con/Agg. Photo: P&Q Staff

ConExpo-Con/Agg reveals reforestation plan tied to 2023 show

August 2, 2023By

One tree will be planted over the next few months for each of the 139,000-plus people who attended the March 14-18 trade show in Las Vegas.

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Drawing parallels between aggregates, deep sea mining

July 31, 2023By

While crushed stone, sand and gravel aren’t the target of deep sea mining companies, an ongoing debate surrounding deep sea mining should sound familiar to those producing aggregates.

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Previewing the magazine’s fifth annual Dealer Issue

June 30, 2023By

Pit & Quarry editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik sets the table for the magazine’s July 2023 edition, detailing what dealers shared with him while providing industry updates.

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