Recently added articles from Pit & Quarry:
Let's get well soon.(An Inside Look)(Joe Main's appointment at Mine Safety and Health Administration)
Nov 01, 2009; ... Joe Main was confirmed by the Senate last month as the new assistant secretary of labor for Mine Safety and Health (MSHA). One of the first jobs for Main's staff is preparing the mining industry to deal with the H1N1 virus. Producers and other industry people I've spoken with say they ...
MSHA increases funding for training grants.(Industry Snapshot)
Nov 01, 2009; ... The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has allocated more than $8.3 million in health and safety training grants for FY 2009, up from last year's distribution of $8.2 million. Grantees will use the funds to provide federally mandated training to miners. The grants ...
Highway bill = jobs, better roads and bridges.(Eye on the Blog)
Nov 01, 2009; ... Dennis Slater, president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, has written a compelling op-ed about fully funding a new highway bill. He writes, "America and Minnesota need better roads and bridges, and Minnesota Representative Jim Oberstar, chairman of the House Transportation ...
Survey says.(Industry Snapshot)
Nov 01, 2009; ... <Pre> Survey Says LAST MONTH'S QUESTION REGARDING YOUR OPERATION IN THIS ECONOMY, ...
Upcoming events.(Industry Snapshot)(Calendar)
Nov 01, 2009; ... * NSSGA Convention Feb. 13-18, 2010 Cincinnati * AGG1 Forum & Expo Feb. 15-18 Cincinnati * 2010 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit Feb. 28-March 3 Phoenix * ...