THE AGGREGATES AUTHORITY | JANUARY 7, 2014
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LEADING OFF
Aggregates sales forecast to rise
Worldwide sales of construction aggregates are forecast to expand 5.8 percent per year to 53.2 billion metric tons, according to The Freedonia Group’s “World Construction Aggregates” study. See whether aggregates demand is expected to rebound in North America.
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NEWS
Accident Mining fatality rate up for 2013
Forty-two miners died in work-related accidents at U.S. mines in 2013, according to preliminary data from MSHA. Find out the primary cause of the accidents that occurred last year. → MORE
Metso Metso to build services center in Southwest
This is the first sentence with an interesting fact from the story. Find out why this article is even more intriguing than that little nugget of information. → MORE
→ Macdonald takes over as JCB’s CEO
→ LiuGong general manager retires
→ IRock adds dealer in southern U.S.
→ Montabert to replace Tramac brand in North America
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FEATURE
OF THE WEEK
Twin States Getting it together
Twin States Sand and Gravel consolidated its operations, a move that brought a new problem to the forefront. See how this New England producer built a bridge to better efficiency.
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COLUMN
OF THE WEEK
Michael Heenan Violent complainant
An aggregates producer may go forever without receiving safety complaints from employees. Genuine attention to employee well-being by a mine operator usually keeps employees from aggressively confronting management. Find out what happened when an employee engaged in misconduct following an unlawful discharge. → MORE
EYE ON THE BLOG
Rob Fulop A new look for the new year
It’s a new year and the perfect time for a new start. Did you make any resolutions? Perhaps you thought it was time to lose weight, quit smoking, save money or get fit. Here at Pit & Quarry, we decided it was time for a fresh new look for our exclusive weekly eNewsletter. → MORE
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