Carved In Stone
What in the World Happened?
After the housing bubble’s burst, will aggregate production get back on trend?
By Bill Langer
It is quite likely that everybody in ... Read More...
Perlite and the Electric Company
This little rock can be found in everything from lightweight aggregate to futuristic insulation.
By Bill Langer
We love living in the ... Read More...
What in the World?
When it comes to this wall, you might just need some education.
By Bill Langer
This article is about a famous wall; ... Read More...
Failing Grades
America’s infrastructure gets a D on its report card.
By Bill Langer
As a doting grandfather (a.k.a. Papa), I have some great ... Read More...
A Christmas Story — It’s a...
While The Old Man may not have appreciated it, clinker is a welcome product in some parts of the world.
By ... Read More...
The Curious Case of the Agua Fria River...
As it is subjected to weathering, certain gravels break down and drift away, thus rejuvenating the deposit.
By Bill Langer
The Curious ... Read More...
Boss Kean’s Ditch
Despite Paul Newman’s charisma, it’s tough to miss Hollywood’s swell sleight of hand.
By Bill Langer
My wife, Pam, and I recently ... Read More...
Aggregates at the Movies
Grab some popcorn and compile your list of favorite film-related quotes..
By Bill Langer
Occasionally, while my wife and I watch movies, ... Read More...
The Devil Made Me Do It
What you see is what you get — in reel life and in real life.
While eating dinner the other day, ... Read More...
See you at the Forum
A gathering of geologists, planners, aggregate operators, and others sparks interesting dialogue on geology and mining.
I recently attended the 48th ... Read More...
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