Screenshot of Mineralocity Aggregates data including Dodge Construction Network dataset for construction spending by county in the United States.

13 Jan, 23

Dodge Construction Network’s Dataset now Integrated With Mineralocity Aggregates

Mineralocity Aggregates is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Dodge Construction Network, the leading provider of construction market intelligence. This partnership allows us to provide our customers with valuable insights into future construction aggregate demand.

The dataset includes location-based information on where construction dollars will be spent and where aggregate demand is heading. This type of information is essential for businesses in the construction aggregates industry as it helps them make informed decisions about where to invest their resources. The dataset is now live on the Mineralocity Aggregates platform and available for all current subscribers to use.

This partnership is a game-changer for the construction aggregates industry. Never before has such detailed and accurate information about future aggregate demand been available. With this new data, our subscribers will have a clear advantage over their competitors, as they will be able to anticipate market trends and adjust their strategies accordingly.

The partnership with Dodge Construction Network is just the latest example of Mineralocity Aggregates’ commitment to providing our subscribers with the most advanced market intelligence available. We are constantly working to expand and improve our datasets, so that our subscribers have the tools they need to succeed in the competitive construction aggregates industry.

We are thrilled to offer this new dataset to our subscribers and are confident that it will have a significant impact on the construction aggregates industry. We look forward to seeing the positive results it will bring for our subscribers’ businesses.

Dodge Construction Network provides the most comprehensive commercial construction project listing in the industry and is the premier provider of construction data in the United States and Canada. Visit DCN to learn more at https://www.construction.com

If you’re not already a subscriber, sign up today to gain access to this valuable new dataset and start using it to make better decisions for your business. We are excited to see how you will use this new data to drive growth and success.

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13 Dec, 22

Mineralocity Aggregates December Newsletter

Launching Mineralocity Aggregates has been deeply satisfying for our team and me. Knowing that we bring cutting-edge technology to the industry fuels our desire to continue innovating and adding value for our clients and partners. Innovation is one of our key core values. When we achieve something amazing, our immediate question becomes, “What can we do better?” And, “How can we add more value for our amazing customers?” Sometimes the answer involves collaboration with other fantastic companies that have the expertise we know you need.

I’m thrilled to announce that Burgex and Mineralocity Aggregates have partnered with Dodge Construction Network to provide our customers with powerful insights into where construction aggregate demand will be in the near future. We have developed a data set that highlights aggregate intensive projects in the early stages of planning so you know in advance where the aggregate will be consumed and can plan accordingly. Whether you are a producer of construction aggregates, or a supplier of products consumed by aggregate producers, you will be able to plan your next steps with confidence using this amazing new information.

Here’s to our mutual success!

Chris Summers
CEO of Burgex Inc.

Where does Mineralocity fit with suppliers?

My History in Sales

I spent the majority of my career in mining, selling specialty chemicals to the mining industry: 38 years in total. In those 38 years, I had the pleasure of working in the aggregate industry for several years, specifically developing greenfield sales territories. You learn quickly that, unlike other mining segments, the aggregate industry is vast in the number of locations. With so many producers and multiple locations it can be a little overwhelming to fully understand your market and focus your efforts.

When I joined Burgex and was introduced to Mineralocity Aggregates, it was presented to me as a great tool for producers and investors. In truth, it is a great tool for anyone associated with the industry. The big value I saw was potential for suppliers. As I will explain here, Mineralocity Aggregates will provide you with a thorough understanding of the aggregate market, from location and production to geology. And there is more to come.

Where Does Mineralocity Aggregates Fit with Suppliers

Let’s start with the basics. By selecting “Crushed Stone Producers” or “Sand and Gravel Producers” you can see more than 7,000 operating mines across the United States. Using the search function, you can search by company, tonnage, etcetera. A heat map shows the density of producers for a given area that will allow you to identify where producers are concentrated.
Mineralocity Aggregates is an incredibly useful tool for analyzing and understanding markets, from sales call planning, the geographical placement of sales representatives or distributors and supply chain planning. This GIS platform will supply your sales and marketing teams with the critical information they need to make smart planning decisions.

If your revenue can be estimated by annual tonnage or rock type or sand and gravel versus crushed stone, you now have a tool with all the information in one place that will allow you to prioritize your sales and marketing efforts. It’s also easier to analyze corporate accounts with Mineralocity Aggregates by use of the search tool with multiple filters: you can segment an account by stone type, production rate, or type of operation. It will give you the market intelligence to tailor your presentations, product offerings, and performance guarantees with greater accuracy and insight into prospects.

How We Are Innovating

Mineralocity Aggregates is only getting better for producers and suppliers. Since our June launch, innovation continues with the GIS and engineering teams at Burgex. We are switching to a new platform after the first of the year to offer better analytics with customizable dashboards. This will also allow data sharing with our strategic partners, and we’re working on new databases to bring more value to our clients and subscribers. Big things are always in the works for Mineralocity Aggregates.

If you would like to learn more about how Mineralocity Aggregates can benefit your sales and marketing teams, please email me directly at Bill@burgex.com and we’ll arrange a time to get together.

Bill Schnieders
Director of Sales & Business Development

Year in Review

We had an incredible 2022: we launched Mineralocity Aggregates after years of development. This platform took thousands of hours to develop, teams of people across multiple organizations, and putting all the data together was orchestrated by our lead GIS developer, Jake Tanner.

We had a huge response to Mineralocity Aggregates, the premier GIS aggregate platform in the country. Mineralocity Aggregates is getting even better, as we now have Dodge Construction Network data as a new layer. As it gains more recognition, Mineralocity Aggregates is fast becoming the best GIS tool in the market and could someday soon become the industry standard.

Besides launching Mineralocity Aggregates we grew as a company. We hired several key people in sales, marketing, operations, GIS, field crew and others, building an even stronger team.

We attended some outstanding shows across the country and around the world. Some of our favorite shows and events included AME, SME, GSN and PDAC, where we made new friends, learned incredible things, and met many of you! We can’t wait to attend CONEXPO-CON/AGG March 14 through 18 next year at Las Vegas! Look for us at booth N10321 in the North Hall, where we will be giving live demonstrations and answering questions. We look forward to reconnecting with all of you and to a great new year!

Chris Richards

December 13, 2022April 5, 2024Mineralocity AggregatesNews

07 Nov, 22

Mineralocity Aggregates November Newsletter

Message from the Burgex CEO, Chris Summers

We started with WHY.

According to Simon Sinek, a prominent American author and inspirational speaker, most people and organizations say, “WHAT we do, we sometimes say HOW we do it, but we rarely say WHY we do WHAT we do.” At Burgex, we developed Mineralocity Aggregates with our WHY always being top of mind. In fact, we didn’t fully understand WHAT we wanted to develop until we were a few years into the process.

The one thing we knew without a doubt was that there was an incredible amount of industry data out there, but nobody was able to pull it all together and use it to drive business decisions. We also knew that the demand for aggregates would be increasing rapidly, and supply was not keeping up in many markets. The result has been higher costs for building materials due to the need to transport crushed stone, sand and gravel from long distances to their end use markets. This need for extended transportation, usually in trucks, also creates a larger carbon footprint and increases wear and tear on

our roads, highways and bridges.

That was how our WHY came to life: “To provide the construction aggregates industry with necessary tools to enable the decision-making required to minimize the cost of building materials to end users, while creating a more sustainable future for the environment and our vital infrastructure.”

Once we understood our WHY, we could better understand our WHAT. Henry Ford said, “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said a faster horse.” By understanding our WHY, we were able to develop Mineralocity Aggregates and hope that WHAT it can do will contribute to a more affordable, cleaner and sustainable future. Find out more at Mineralocity.com.

UDOT Conference Review

We attended the Utah Department of Transportation show in October. It was a great opportunity to showcase and introduce Mineralocity Aggregates to our local community. Mineralocity Aggregates was well received and there were many in-depth presentations given by Jake, our lead GIS developer. We were excited to meet so many DOT folks who are passionate about the people and the industry. They revealed a new plan to connect all of Utah’s major communities through trails and bike paths; a new project that may take decades to finish but highlights the need to connect people and communities.

That’s similar to what Mineralocity Aggregates can do for a business or local community. Communities can plan ahead when they understand what building materials are required to build public infrastructure, commercial buildings and housing. Mineralocity Aggregates provides users with key data points and market intelligence to enable efficient planning. It is a powerful tool to understand the importance of the aggregate construction industry on our future growth and development.

Wednesday evening of the conference we held an open house where we presented an in-depth demonstration of Mineralocity Aggregates’ capabilities, highlighting local aggregate market dynamics to support current and future growth plans in the greater Salt Lake City area. We also discussed Burgex’s exploration and consulting capabilities. It was a great evening with some new and old friends.

We look forward to the future and growing relationships! Please contact us to learn more about Mineralocity Aggregates.

Meet Jake Tanner: Architect of Mineralocity Aggregates

Jake has been in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) world for the past several years after graduation from Brigham Young University. Jake always valued that GIS was a unique way to look at data geospatially, but when he started working at Burgex he realized he had the skill set to help create something new.

“We re-constructed how we did an analysis of one location, and then basically learned to take that process and then repeat that process–in this case millions of times to give us the results we need,” said Jake. “Mineralocity Aggregates is a platform to understand and educate the aggregate market, its estimated forecasts, and evaluate site opportunities to facilitate market growth.”

Jake continues to lead the Burgex GIS team and discover new ways to enhance Mineralocity Aggregates. “We’re in contact with a lot of new data providers to add insight with forecasting and understand more factors that play a part of the aggregate market,” Jake continued, “With that being the case, it will give our clients greater capacity with the added insight to make more efficient business decisions and help meet the demand to come.”

FAQ: In-depth Mineralocity Aggregates Demo

Are you ready to dive deeper into Mineralocity Aggregates? Check out this detailed review and demonstration of Mineralocity by Jake Tanner:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPAzeCdQIeY&t=588s

November 7, 2022April 5, 2024Mineralocity AggregatesNews

06 Oct, 22

Mineralocity Aggregates October Newsletter

Mineralocity Aggregates, Burgex and the Resource Sector

By: Chris Guenther, Director of Finance Burgex Inc.

Why resources? We provide expertise and clarity that help our clients discover and expand their mineral resource projects. This sector is the lifeblood, the oxygen for all of modern civilization. There is no technology, no infrastructure, no powered transportation, no communications or advancement without resources. What Mineralocity Aggregates and Burgex provide is vital for human civilization and modern technology as we know it today.

It is not only critical services we provide to humanity globally, but it’s also an amazing and exciting sector. As the premier provider of exploration services, we get paid to find the “easter eggs” that mother nature has left for us in the earth’s crust – literally helping clients find mines with precious metals, greenfield sites with rich potential and streamlining the aggregates industry.

We are in a unique position to set the tone for resource exploration done the right way, and that is huge! Burgex has built a reputation for integrity and honesty, and we are excited to work with quality clients in this sector. We can help steer the evolution of resources in a healthy, honest, transparent and balanced direction that is critical for humanity, as we get opportunities to help discover and move forward critical projects in the future. We are humbled by the incredible clients we have worked with so far and the new opportunities we see on the horizon.

Open house after the 2022 UDOT Annual Conference

Are you attending the Utah Department of Transportation Conference Wednesday, October 26? We will be there all week at booth #415. Since the conference is in our backyard we have decided to throw an open house with food, fun and drinks! Consider this your formal invitation to join us for an open house after the UDOT Conference October 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at our headquarters in Sandy, UT. Meet and mingle with the team, learn what exciting developments are happening with Mineralocity Aggregates and of course have fun! Please RSVP here so we can get a head count and order gourmet food.

Mineralocity Aggregates: CEO Minute

We were able to sit down with Burgex and Mineralocity CEO Chris Summers for a quick interview this week. Mineralocity is evolving into a more interactive platform with additional layers to synthesize data for business intelligence-type analysis. From producers to suppliers and investors, Mineralocity is vital for the mineral market’s analysis needs. Click the link HERE to hear the full interview and learn more about Mineralcotity Aggregates.

LAND COVER PREDICTIONS FAQ

This short video HERE explains and explores the land cover layer that can be used while using the Mineralocity Aggregates platform.
The platform also provides a host of other interactive layers such as estimated annual production range of existing commercial quarries, favorable geological units for construction aggregates, regional economic and population growth indicators for future planning and projections, and more. If YOU have any questions feel free to reach out to us directly and let us know. Email Info@mineralocity.com or call us at 801-648-6463.

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022Mineralocity AggregatesNews

08 Sep, 22

Mineralocity Aggregates September Newsletter

New Pricing Options & Updates
Mineralocity Aggregates is more than Market Intelligence Made Simple; it’s human intelligence, too. Always working with customers and industry experts, we have refined our pricing structure and opened up new payment options.

We now offer a truly free seven-day trial with no commitment necessary. We want you to try the platform, get to know all of the features, see what it can do, learn how to navigate it and discover what key layers are on the platform. The free trial comes with a free demo for those who really want a clear, concise demonstration of Mineralocity Aggregates.

Month-to-month plans are available to those who need it for a few months or for a specific project, but don’t want it long term. It’s a great option for small business owners or those that need granular data for specific reports. Month-to-month plans allow companies to prepare for major purchases, analyze competition, or for business acquisitions.

To people or organizations that are ready for more of a commitment we now offer a 10% discount for a six-month purchase. This is great for a large company that has big projects, is actively producing at many sites and is ready to take their business to the next level.

Strategic partnerships with custom plans are also available for customers of any size. Whether a small or large operation, we can create a custom plan for you to look at specific data that breaks down an exact local or regional market.

Free seven-day trials, month-to-month plans, 10% six-month discounts and specialized custom plans make Mineralocity Aggregates a perfect fit for any person or company. Don’t hesitate to contact us today to learn more!

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

One of the many issues facing construction aggregate producers today is how to strategically grow in an industry experiencing near record demand. We all know that there are two main avenues for growth: via acquisition, and growth through greenfield site selection and development. Both strategies are now becoming more difficult than ever to execute. The good news is that we have developed Mineralocity Aggregates to reduce the angst around these growth problems.

Today we are going to focus on greenfield site selection. Mineralocity Aggregates looks at the area (down to a half square mile) with a focus on identifying ideal target areas. Factors we consider when analyzing opportunities across the country include:

-  Aggregate supply and demand (surplus or deficit).

- Geology what geologic units are currently producing aggregate materials and where is the potential favorable geology?

-Land use: Incorporated vs. unincorporated areas, state and national parks, wetlands, and other difficult to permit areas.

- Proprietary population trends and forecasts.

- Production estimates for potential competitors.

We feel your pain and would love the opportunity to help you accomplish your greenfield growth goals. Let us know if you have questions and we’ll work with you to find the correct solutions.

Cheers,

Chris Summers

Using Mineralocity Aggregates to address NIMBY Concerns: Parleys Canyon, Utah

By: Stuart Burgess

Last week I had lunch with an individual who is involved in exploring the potential of developing a construction aggregate quarry in Parleys Canyon, just outside of Salt Lake City. As with most quarries in the United States, the proposal is facing stiff opposition from the NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) crowd. Our discussion focused on the NIMBY opposition and a necessity to find a way to better portray the economic need for the quarry and benefits to the community beyond jobs and tax revenue. I put my thinking cap on and applied the Mineralocity Aggregates platform to utilize market intelligence for this specific proposed operation.
NIMBY-ism is not a new concept: according to Britannica, “The phrase seems to have appeared first in the mid-1970s.It was used in the context of the last major effort by electric utilities to construct nuclear-powered generating stations.” The term has been used consistently since then in relation to housing developments, homeless shelters, incinerators, sewage treatment systems, fracking, nuclear waste repositories, and of course mining and quarrying projects. The idea behind NIMBY is that local residents aren’t necessarily opposed to the ideas behind a project but want it to be built somewhere else – preferably far away. Far away from the construction, machines, noise, dust, and other perceived hazards. The concept makes sense and seems to follow natural human tendencies – many ideas are great in theory until they have a direct impact on your life. Read more…

FAQ: MARKET POTENTIAL GRADE

This short video explains and explores the Mineralocity Aggregates layers when combined produce the market potential grid and provides a brief overview of how to understand how to use the platform.

In addition to the market potential grid, the Mineralocity Aggregates platform provides a host of other interactive tools such as the estimated annual production range of existing commercial quarries, favorable geological units for construction aggregates, regional economic and population growth indicators for future planning, projections and more. With the advanced GIS layers created by Mineralocity Aggregates, dynamic calculations are run on a matrix of granular grids of less than one square mile that cover entire states and regions.

This generates a high-resolution interactive map that can be used to identify areas of supply deficit, which could be ideal for the placement of a new quarry, pit, or distribution yard. The platform also provides a host of other interactive layers such as estimated annual production range of existing commercial quarries, favorable geological units for construction aggregates, regional economic and population growth indicators for future planning and projections, and more.

We will update FAQs monthly and will highlight answers to a number of questions that we receive. If YOU have any questions, feel free to reach out to us directly and let us know. Email Info@mineralocity.com or call us at 801-648-6463.

September 8, 2022April 5, 2024Mineralocity AggregatesNews

Parleys Canyon Mineralocity Aggregates Platform

17 Aug, 22

Using Mineralocity Aggregates to address NIMBY Concerns: Parleys Canyon, Utah

BY: STUART BURGESS

NIMBY-ism is not a new concept: according to Britannica, “The phrase seems to have appeared first in the mid-1970s. It was used in the context of the last major effort by electric utilities to construct nuclear-powered generating stations.” The term has been used consistently since then in relation to housing developments, homeless shelters, incinerators, sewage treatment systems, fracking, nuclear waste repositories, and of course mining and quarrying projects. The idea behind NIMBY is that local residents aren’t necessarily opposed to the ideas behind a project but want it to be built somewhere else – preferably far away. Far away from the construction, machines, noise, dust, and other perceived hazards. The concept makes sense and seems to follow natural human tendencies – many ideas are great in theory until they have a direct impact on your life.

The answer to NIMBY by most industries is education. Educating the community about the impact of a project, both pros and cons, is helpful to ease concerns. This can be difficult and may require some give and take, and in many cases the residents will remain strongly apposed regardless of efforts made. The quality of the education and information provided certainly helps make a better case for a particular development. Within the construction aggregate industry, mentions are often made of jobs added, tax revenues, and other near-surface economic indicators that have a positive community impact. What about the longer, deeper, and more far-ranging economic impacts? This is where the Mineralocity Aggregates platform finds use in providing an information-intensive, yet visual and approachable, illustration of economic need.

Salt Lake County, including Salt Like City and surrounding suburbs, is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and has seen 15.75% population growth since 2010. According to Census.gov, Utah experienced the nation’s fastest growth in housing units, with an increase of 2.7% between July 1, 2020 and July 1, 2021. Much of the growth has occurred within Utah and Salt Lake counties, both of which are within market reach of the proposed quarry.

According to Mineralocity Aggregates, demand for construction aggregate between 2020 and 2025, within the market radius of the proposed quarry, is projected to increase by more than a million tons in annual consumption.

Currently, Mineralocity Aggregates estimates that there is a supply deficit of construction aggregates within the market for the proposed quarry of more than 8.6 million tons. This is material that is being shipped into the market, often by truck at a high cost. The deficit is projected to grow through 2025 and beyond.

As a customer of Dodge Construction Network, using their comprehensive projects database, we identified the total value and number of construction projects within a 65-mile market radius of the proposed quarry site. This data indicates that there are 1,225 construction projects at a total value of over $18.8 billion dollars proposed in some stage of development. Virtually all these projects will require some construction aggregates that could be produced at this proposed quarry. If not supplied by the quarry, they will need to be sourced elsewhere – further putting supply constraints on existing regional quarries and ultimately driving up prices. It is believed that many of the existing quarries within the market are operating at or near maximum capacity.

Assuming a current deficit of approximately 8.6 million tons and an increase to roughly 10 million tons by 2025, at an average Utah wholesale price of $10 per ton, this means there is a market opportunity for more than $100M worth of annual construction aggregate sales within the market radius of the proposed quarry. It is unlikely that this proposed operation can meet all the demand, but even just an additional half a million tons of annual regional production will help keep supply chains open for all proposed construction projects in the region. Over the operation’s life, it could potentially bring tens of millions of dollars to the economy directly and through cost savings to downstream consumers – from Utah DOT to commercial construction contractors, and even homebuyers themselves.

Regardless of whether the new Parleys Canyon quarry moves forward or not, the local deficit in construction aggregate materials will increase if construction growth continues, which it is projected to do. Our deficit projections also assume that current output from existing quarries remains consistent, which may not be the case as some major quarries within the market are thought to be reaching the end of their reserves – with no available replacements. It is likely that several new quarries will need to be developed within the next decade to meet the growing demand from commercial, housing, transportation and infrastructure growth. There are limited locations that allow for the production of fine and coarse aggregates that meet stringent quality specifications and are also located within trucking distance from Utah’s high growth region. These quarries will need to be built somewhere – otherwise costs will continue to escalate until it becomes too expensive for continued regional growth.

This problem is not isolated to Salt Lake County or Utah as a whole but is encountered on a nationwide level. NIMBY-ism makes things more expensive, and when it impacts key economic inputs like construction aggregates, the impacts can be felt by all.

With a nationwide dataset and many layers of market intelligence and economic insight, the Mineralocity Aggregates platform gives aggregate producers, trade associations and government entities the insights that they need to make smart decisions and conduct short- and long-term planning. When it comes to addressing NIMBY concerns, this insight could make the difference between success and failure.

August 17, 2022April 5, 2024Mineralocity AggregatesNews

12 Aug, 22

WHAT IS MINERALOCITY AGGREGATES – A SIMPLE BREAKDOWN OF THE CORE DATASETS AND THEIR USES BY: STUART BURGESS

All Commercial Aggregate Producers Mapped – Throughout the Entire United States

Mineralocity Locations

Mineralocity Aggregates has all 7,000+ commercial construction aggregates (sand, gravel, crushed stone) producers mapped out. This information is useful for those who are looking to source coarse or fine aggregate materials (construction contractors), those who are evaluating different markets to expand and start production of construction aggregates (active and potential producers), and others.

Some examples of how these mapped aggregate producers could be used are:

Locating sources for fine or coarse aggregate materials near a construction site
Identifying areas where there is a lack of current aggregate production
Identifying potential customers for suppliers to the aggregate industry – from explosives to tires and even consulting services

Aggregate Demand Estimated and Mapped

Aggregate Demand

Mineralocity Aggregates contains a very accurate proprietary population model that is used to estimate construction aggregates demand – locally, regionally, and nationwide. This demand can be visualized and explored in a variety of ways within the platform. This is especially useful for current and potential producers who are looking to scale existing or start new operations. This data is also useful for aggregate industry associations, government entities, and others who are seeking to better understand the flow of construction materials.

Some examples of how aggregate demand can be used:

Locating areas with good potential for starting a new pit or quarry
Optimizing existing operations to explore new portions of the local market
Evaluating long term local and regional planning needs

Aggregate Supply Estimated and Mapped

In addition to having construction aggregate demand mapped, the Mineralocity Aggregates platform also contains estimated supply from each of the 7000+ mapped operations and the impact of that supply within the trucking market region. This supply can be explored in a variety of ways, from clicking on each quarry individually to get an estimated production range, to exploring the market of a very specific location to generate an estimated balance of supply and demand.

Some examples of how aggregate supply can be used include:

Evaluating the performance and market dominance of competitors
Identifying areas of supply deficit that could support a new quarrying operation
Identifying and classifying potential customers for suppliers to the aggregates industry

Regional Economic, Development, and Geologic Information

Mineralocity Aggregates contains a variety of economic market intelligence that can be explored and visualized. This information ranges from the mapping of housing permits to growth projections. This information is useful to further explore potential regions that are primed for development of construction aggregates. The platform also contains layers that display general geology and favorable geology for production of fine and coarse aggregates. Some features even include interactive estimated production within specific geologic units – which is very helpful for identifying a good quarry location.

This regional economic information can be used to:

Explore high growth areas – or areas of future growth that could support quarry development
Identify areas of potential supply deficit that could warrant scaling an existing operation
Generating data rich presentations that can be used to present opportunities – for industry associations, to governments, and producers.

Putting it all Together –Market Grades

If you are looking for a quick way to evaluate a specific location and get a snapshot of current and future market conditions, the Market Grades layer is the first one to check. This layer ranks specific locations on a simple A – F scale that factors everything from supply and demand to geology and even things like permitting difficulty and development potential. Clicking on a specific location – down to ½ mile squares – will open up a table that contains a host of useful information on the market, economics, geology, etc.

The Burgex Market Grades can be used to:

Quickly identify areas that are economically suitable for locating a quarry
Identify regions that have future opportunities for development
Explore the technical feasibility of opening a new quarry location

Conclusion

The Mineralocity Aggregates Platform provides market intelligence on the construction aggregates industry that is mapped and can be visualized and interactively explored – think Google Earth specifically designed for the aggregates industry. The tools and datasets available on the platform are constantly growing and more features are being added on a regular basis. Look for exciting new updates soon that further expand its usefulness – check it out for yourself at: https://mineralocity.com/ and you will see that it really is the future of aggregate market intelligence.

August 12, 2022April 5, 2024Mineralocity AggregatesNews, Market Analysis

10 Aug, 22

Mineralocity Aggregates August Newsletter

A Message From Our CEO

This summer marks one of the most gratifying moments in my 40-year career. I’ve been involved with a lot of teams that have come together to do amazing things, and the launch of Mineralocity Aggregates ranks among the top achievements of any team I have worked with or led.

To me, it’s more than simply developing the application, it is about taking a concept we once thought was impossible, and being able to witness the teamwork, creativity and the “can do” attitude of everyone involved to bring it to fruition. I have what feels like a paternal gratitude for the Burgex team. I hope those reading this newsletter will be able to experience Mineralocity Aggregates, a product our team has worked so hard to create.

Sincerely,

Chris Summers

What is Mineralocity Aggregates?
By: Stuart Burgess

I’ll be candid – I’ve written a lot about Mineralocity Aggregates over the last six months, but I recently found out from an industry colleague that much of what I’ve written is overly technical or doesn’t adequately explain WHAT Mineralocity Aggregates is and how it can be used by those in and around the aggregate industry. This article is my attempt to rectify that, here we go! It’s all commercial Aggregate Producers Mapped – Throughout the Entire United States!

Mineralocity Aggregates has all 7,000+ commercial construction aggregates (sand, gravel, crushed stone) producers mapped out. This information is useful for those who are looking to source new materials, those who are looking to source coarse or fine aggregate materials… READ MORE

Successful Launch Recap

Mineralocity Aggregates launched successfully! After years of development, our outstanding GIS team completed the Mineralocity Aggregates tool. With early feedback and reviews that were overwhelmingly positive, Mineralocity Aggregates is being well received across the construction aggregate industry and beyond.

Mineralocity Aggregates was developed by Burgex Mining Consultants to be the leading platform for construction aggregate mineral market intelligence in the United States. What we didn’t realize is the interest it would generate with major companies headquartered around the world. We look forward to working with companies and people across multiple industries. We’re excited to see what is on the horizon for Mineralocity Aggregates.

FAQ:Surplus/Deficit VIDEO

This short video explains and explores the Mineralocity Aggregates layer that highlights surplus and deficit, and provides a brief overview of how to understand the supply and demand for a particular region.

In addition to surplus and deficit, the Mineralocity Aggregates platform provides a host of other interactive tools such as the estimated annual production range of existing commercial quarries, favorable geological units for construction aggregates, regional economic and population growth indicators for future planning, projections and more.

We will update FAQs monthly and will highlight answers to a number of questions that we receive. If YOU have any questions feel free to reach out to us directly and let us know. Email Info@mineralocity.com or call us at 801-648-6463.

August 10, 2022April 5, 2024Mineralocity AggregatesNews

05 Jul, 22

Mineralocity Aggregates New Updates & More

With the successful launch of Mineralocity Aggregates, our GIS team is in the process of generating added visuals and data layers that give context to geo-related population influence, market competition and newly acquired information pertinent to the aggregate industry. Some of these visuals will be launched and included within our current Mineralocity Aggregates subscriptions; other major data points and layers are coming in the near future. Current subscribers will automatically gain access to these layers, which will be released with planned updates.

Now is the time to benefit from this “early bird” offer! The demand for Mineralocity Aggregates has been massive; with such high demand, the team has found it necessary to cap the current rate structure at the first 100 subscribers, and to increase prices. The future fee increase will not affect subscribers who have already locked in the “early bird” offer. With several producers, suppliers and others embracing Mineralocity Aggregates we are excited for what the future holds for our users.

July 5, 2022April 5, 2024Mineralocity AggregatesNews

30 Jun, 22

Mineralocity Aggregates Tool Launches

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SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mineralocity Aggregates is finally live! After years of development, our outstanding GIS team has completed the Mineralocity Aggregates tool. Mineralocity Aggregates was developed by Burgex Mining Consultants to be the leading platform for construction aggregate mineral market intelligence in the United States. Visit our new website at www.mineralocity.com to learn more.

“Our GIS team has taken thousands of data sets and designed a powerful tool that will change the industry.”
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“This is a major accomplishment that will transform the aggregate industry and beyond,” said CEO Chris Summers of Burgex Inc. “Our GIS team has taken thousands of data sets and designed a powerful tool that will change the industry.”

The Mineralocity Aggregates platform will generate weeks or even months’ worth of actionable mineral market analysis research. This powerful platform enables local, regional and national construction aggregate producers to analyze current operations, select greenfield sites and develop long-term plans for growth. It’s a powerful tool for those in the business of producing construction aggregates, as well as those that support or invest in the industry.

Mineralocity isn’t only for aggregate producers. Mineralocity is an excellent tool for construction consultants, analysts, government agencies, sales, investors and mining professionals. This tool will provide users a location and estimated production for any producer across the country. If product costs or performance are tied to tonnage, geology or location, this tool allows access to better analyze and develop a new market. We look forward to working with you. Learn more at: www.mineralocity.com.