by Lafarge | Nov 18, 2020 | Plant News
Mining and blasting locations are shifting now that Lafarge’s Back Mountain Project is underway. There is an increased chance of rockfall from work that is currently being done on top of the ridge as part of this multi-phase, multi-year project. To make it clear this...
by Lafarge | Nov 4, 2020 | Plant News
Lafarge started work on the Back Mountain Project during the first week of October. The intent of this three-year project is to extend the north wall of the Exshaw quarry to provide access to the limestone reserves the plant needs for the future. With work commencing,...
by Lafarge | Nov 4, 2020 | Plant News
Lafarge’s 10-year permit with the Government of Alberta is up for approval in May 2021. Since 2019, Lafarge has been granted back-to-back, one-year extensions while awaiting the decision on its amendment to use low carbon fuels onsite. With the low carbon fuels...
by Lafarge | Nov 4, 2020 | Plant News
Lafarge’s multi-year, multi-phase Low Carbon Fuels (LCF) Project has been approved by the Government of Alberta. Alberta Environment and Parks signed an amendment on April 23, 2020 with a series of terms and conditions to be met, including an air quality...
by Lafarge | Nov 4, 2020 | Plant News
A weaker than usual seam of rock along the edge of the quarry is thought to have contributed to vibrations felt in the community on August 5, 2020. Excavation unveiled a small fractured seam amongst good rock. Vibrations can travel freely through this type of...
