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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 Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals, hosted by the Arizona Geological Survey. This has always been one of my ... Read More...
Carved in Stone
V is for Verde Antique
This green beauty gob-smacks our favorite geologist.
By Bill Langer
Verd-antique, (verd-an-teek) — etym., viridis (vir’-e-dis), green, and antiquus (an-ti’-qwus), ancient (noun) — ‘Serpentine … of a tint resembling that of the green incrustation on ancient coins.’ From ... Read More...
CalCIMA names its 2010 Safety Awards program winners
The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) has announced the winners of its 2010 Safety Awards program.
The winners follow:
Award Category – Aggregate Plant (Large), Randy Riberdy, plant manager, Vulcan Materials – Western Division, Sun Valley, Calif.
Award Category – ... Read More...
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