Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

LEADING OFF

Don’t miss P&Q’s MINExpo 2021 coverage

MINExpo International 2021 starts Monday, and Pit & Quarry will have you fully covered with live updates from the Las Vegas Convention Center. Follow us along the trade show floor on our MINExpo webpage, and check out our advanced coverage of the Sept. 13-15 exhibition right now.

Plus: Visualizing the future of industry trade shows

NEWS

USGS: Aggregate production up in second quarter

Crushed stone production was up 4 percent in the second quarter of 2021 while sand and gravel production spiked 11 percent, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Get the very latest aggregate production figures from the agency.

Report: Martin Marietta strikes another deal

Martin Marietta expanded in Texas with a sizable deal involving a Ferrovial business unit. Find out what Ferrovial has to offer Martin Marietta in the Lone Star State.

FLSmidth acquiring thyssenkrupp mining business

Terex Trucks rebrands as Rokbak

Trimble launches venture fund aimed at innovation

Philippi-Hagenbuch remembers one of its founders

Great Lakes limestone shipments trending in right direction

AGC: Most metro areas adding construction jobs

ROAD TO RECOVERY

Contractor survey presents insights on supply chain, labor

Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), paid P&Q’s Kevin Yanik a visit to discuss key findings from a 2021 AGC workforce survey. Find out what Simonson shared.

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Plus: Will the lingering pandemic slow aggregate demand?

Road to Recovery
Check out Pit & Quarry's special series dedicated to helping producers navigate the economic downturn.

CUTTING EDGE

Digging deeper into Caterpillar's MINExpo plans

Caterpillar has big plans for MINExpo 2021 next week, with solutions in drilling and site safety to be exhibited in Las Vegas. See what Cat has in store for show attendees.

Plus: What else Caterpillar has planned for MINExpo

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FEATURES

2021 fatal accident spike could become a ‘defining’ moment

A significant increase in mining fatalities this year could prompt action from the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain.

Plus: Summer accident surge alarming to MSHA

EDITOR'S BLOG

WOTUS on EPA chopping block once again

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is relooking at the definition of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS), with developments likely to surface in the months to come.

Plus: Global agg demand growth to continue into 2031

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Bring your wear part productivity questions to MINExpo Booth 6055

The Columbia Steel team looks forward to helping you get the most from your crushers and draglines. Let's talk at MINExpo about improved productivity, safety and uptime.

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FROM THE MAGAZINE

View the latest digital edition of Pit & Quarry magazine

Control systems, e-ticketing solution are new for producers

Keep up with the latest equipment and technology developments for aggregate producers, including new solutions from ABB, BPS, Command Alkon and Gericke USA.

Plus: New loaders, excavators that could upgrade your operation

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