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Friends of Mineralogy Visits Sylvania Minerals Quarry
Sylvania Minerals hosts the Friends of Mineralogy group annually. Specimens are collected and photos are taken of the different benches, minerals, and fossils. Below is a letter from Geologist Reggie Rose describing the trip: Friends of Mineralogy Trip to Sylvania Minerals Quarry is a Success! A total of 29 Friends of Mineralogy collectors…
Sylvania Minerals Hosts Field Trip for Students
The day began with Bill Begley, Plant Manager and Geologist, and Keith Childress, QC Manger briefing the group on safety topics at the mine. While the group was huddled at the observation area overlooking the quarry, Bill explained the geology, history, and fun facts about the quarry. The day continued with students taking a bus…
E. C. Korneffel Company Partners with Great Lakes Aggregates
Special thanks to the E.C. Korneffel Company for allowing Great Lakes Aggregates to be a part of the Stony Island Habitat Restoration Project. We are proud to be a part of such a worthwhile endeavor improving our community’s wetlands and adding value to our natural resources.
Michigan’s Aggregate Producers Recognized at Annual MAA Awards Night
Michigan’s Aggregate Producers Recognized at Annual MAA Awards Night April 21, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2017 CONTACT: Douglas E. Needham, P.E., MAA President 517-381-1732 or dneedham@miagg.org Michigan’s Aggregate Producers Recognized at Annual MAA Awards Night LANSING, MI – The Michigan Aggregates Association recently honored aggregate producers during their inaugural annual Awards ceremony. On…
Great Lakes Aggregates supports Monroe County First Responders
Great Lakes Aggregates supports Monroe County First Responders and the fight against heroin addiction in our community. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1354991647924199/Â for more information and how you can help.
Hundreds Attend Library’s Opening
From Monroe News January 17, 2017: This past weekend, Great Lakes Aggregates was honored at the grand opening of the South Rockwood Branch Library. The $1.5 million complex paid for by Sylvania Minerals features a 5,000 square foot library and media center along with a 3,500 square good community room and kitchen. The signature piece…
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2019 Quarry Challenge
Video highlighting the 5K event that benefits Friends of the South Rockwood Library.
2018 Quarry Challenge – Sylvania Minerals Quarry
Written by Kerry Guiliano, President of the Friends of the South Rockwood Library The two Caterpillar 775F & G 70-ton machines that held the finish line glistened in the sunshine early Sunday morning as Quarry Challenge runners geared up for their second annual run into the heart of Sylvania Minerals quarry. As 256 runners…