Tag: Pit & Quarry Editor’s Blog

Contentious legislation offers opportunities in mining

March 2, 2016 By

The occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon drew national attention, putting a spotlight on the […]

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Vulcan sets expectations for 2016

February 4, 2016 By

Economists say to expect growth in construction materials demand this year. Vulcan Materials Co., one of the nation’s […]

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Maintenance troubleshooting for sand-processing equipment

February 2, 2016 By

Learning how to troubleshoot sand-processing equipment issues on your own is a surefire way to save time and […]

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Crushing do’s and don’ts

January 4, 2016 By and

The simplest details make a huge difference when crushing, says Stephen Dobler, Sandvik Construction‘s business line manager for […]

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Keeping up with infrastructure requires special mindset

Keeping up with infrastructure requires special mindset

December 8, 2015 By

Passage of a long-term highway bill was long overdue. Investing in our infrastructure is like investing in our […]

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Legal notebook: Avoid assumptions, keep records

December 1, 2015 By and

Don’t presume, assume or anticipate anything without first planning or analyzing data. That’s one of the messages Jeff […]

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MSHA’s Main weighs in on examination guidance, ‘Rules To Live By’

November 24, 2015 By

Pit & Quarry had the opportunity to ask Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor for the Mine Safety […]

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MSHA decision on civil penalty regulation still to come

November 19, 2015 By

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has proposed amending its civil penalty regulation to simplify the criteria, […]

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Mine rescue emerges at forefront of MSHA agenda

Mine rescue emerges at forefront of MSHA agenda

November 16, 2015 By

Mine rescue enhancement was among the items at the top of Joe Main’s to-do list when he took […]

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