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Top Challenges and Opportunities—An Aggregate Industry Survey. Daunting industry challenges can also make for exciting opportunities.

Hanson Eyes North American Acquisitions as Profits Rise.

New Minerals Association Formed.

Operations

Improving Ventilation in Underground Stone Mines. MSHA diesel rules are prompting operators to consider ventilation upgrades.

Success in the Field: SMC Increases Production and Improves Consistency. Tertiary cone upgrade reaps notable benefits.

Plant Sense: Getting the Most out of High Speed Cones. What new breed cone technology needs most is operator understanding.

Maintenance Matters: Cooling Systems Don’t Have to Cause Headaches. Avoiding some bad practices and knowing the importance of water quality are keys.

Tech Trends in Screen Machines and Media. Technologies to make your “money machines” (screens) more effective.

Marketing

A Land Developer’s Lessons on Mine Permitting and Gaining Public Support. Focusing on community improvement allows for lucrative aggregate mining
in Idaho.

Regulations

MSHA Completes Next Phase of Diesel Rulemaking. MSHA focuses on equipment tagging and underground diesel-powered equipment.

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. Is Lauriski ushering in a “kinder, gentler” MSHA? Plus the myth of delayed Part 46 enforcement and news on the ALJ front.

Rock Law: Hazard Warnings Trigger Lawsuits; Asphalt Industry at Risk? It appears regulators are targeting asphalt. What to do to protect your company.

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