Congress Sen. Britt demands action after Mexico seizes Vulcan’s deep-water port Vulcan Materials Company has been engaged in an ongoing legal dispute with the Mexican government since 2018. StaffSeptember 27, 2024
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville propose bill penalizing U.S. asset seizure Alabama senators introduced a bill to penalize Mexico seizing Vulcan Materials' property and protect U.S. economic interests overall. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 24, 2024
National Rep. Sewell condemns illegal seizure of Vulcan Materials plant Sewell led 13 of her colleagues, including every member of Alabama’s House delegation, in a bipartisan letter. StaffSeptember 23, 2024
State Vulcan rejects Mexico’s offer for Quintana Roo property The Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials believes the Mexican government undervalued it's property. Mary Claire WootenMay 29, 2024
National Senators speak out in support of Vulcan Materials Company Lawmakers call to end the unlawful actions against the quarry and mining facility in Mexico. Mary Claire WootenMay 14, 2024
National Sewell leads letter to Mexico demanding remedy to treatment of Vulcan Materials Last week marked two years since the Mexican government illegally invaded and shut down Vulcan’s Punta Venado deep-water port. StaffMay 14, 2024
Economy Two Alabama companies make Fortune 500 Vulcan Materials Company earned $302 million in profit during quarter 1. Samuel StettheimerJune 13, 2023
National Sen. Britt issues statement after Mexican military withdraws from Vulcan’s port The Mexican military withdrew from Vulcan's Punta Venado port facility on Monday. StaffMarch 28, 2023
National Mexico seizes Vulcan Materials facility, prompting criticism from Britt Sen. Katie Britt described the incident as a "militarized seizure." John H. GlennMarch 20, 2023