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Holcim Cement, U.S.

Posted on December 02, 2022 in: Quarry & Mining

PROJECT: Holcim Cement, US LOCATION: Ste. Genevieve, MO PROJECT SUMMARY: Design/Build site development for the largest cement plant in the Northern Hemisphere. Involved over 2.3 million cubic yards of rock excavation for the plant site, 1.8 million cubic yards of earth excavation to construct one of the largest slack water harbors on the banks of the Mississippi River lined with rip rap up to 12 feet thick. Additional project details included, mooring cells and a sheet pile bulk head for future barge unloading, 570,000 cubic yards of material to construct a 150' tall dam, and 46 acres of Wetland Mitigation. ...

Covia Overburden Removal

Category: Quarry & Mining

Project: Covia Overburden Removal Location: Peveley, MO Project Background & Description Built through the merging of two leading organizations, Unimin and Fairmount-Santrol, Covia is a leading provider of minerals and material solutions for the industrial and energy markets. The Covia plant in Pevely, MO, produces Granusil® high-performance construction sand, one of many advanced mineral and material solutions, is a frequent choice for a variety of industrial and contractor-mixed applications. Consistent, uniform grain shape and particle...

Covia Ore Haulage

Category: Quarry & Mining

Project: Covia Ore Haulage Location: Peveley, MO Project Background & Description Built through the merging of two leading organizations, Unimin and Fairmount-Santrol, Covia is a leading provider of minerals and material solutions for the industrial and energy markets. The Covia plant in Pevely, MO, produces Granusil® high-performance construction sand, one of many advanced mineral and material solutions, is a frequent choice for a variety of industrial and contractor-mixed applications. Consistent, uniform grain shape and particle-s...

Covia Sand Drilling

Category: Quarry & Mining

Project: Covia Sand Drilling Location: Peveley, MO Project Background & Description Built through the merging of two leading organizations, Unimin and Fairmount-Santrol, Covia is a leading provider of minerals and material solutions for the industrial and energy markets. The Covia plant in Pevely, MO, produces Granusil® high-performance construction sand, one of many advanced mineral and material solutions, is a frequent choice for a variety of industrial and contractor-mixed applications. Consistent, uniform grain shape and particl...

Prairie Power Pearl Landfill Cell Closure

Category: Quarry & Mining, Environmental, Energy

PROJECT: Prairie Power Pearl Landfill Cell Closure LOCATION: Pearl, IL PROJECT BACKGROUND Bloomsdale Excavating’s scope of work included: Value engineering & constructability planning, grading of coal ash and soil cap, erosion control and maintenance, demolition of existing steel and concrete foundation structures located in and adjacent to the Illinois River, installation of membrane liner, and soil stabilization. PROJECT SUMMARY In 2012, Prairie Power closed its Pearl Generation Station. The small 22-megawatt, coa...

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Unimin Guion Overburden Removal

Category: Quarry & Mining

Project: Unimin Guion Overburden Removal Location: Guion, Arkansas Project Background & Description Bloomsdale Excavating’s scope of work included: Overburden removal, drilling, blasting, screening and excavation. Project Summary Bloomsdale Excavating Company, Inc. was charged with removing the overburden on top of the Unimin Guion plant in Guion, Arkansas. In order to fulfill the contract requirements, Bloomsdale had to clear more than 33 acres, drilling, shooting and hauling 2,400,000 cubic yards of rock. More than 340,000 cubic ya...