Workers for U.S. Silica Co. recently began building a transloading and storage facility off East Loop 338 in south Odessa, Texas, capable of storing 20,000 tons of frac sand to service the surging oil and gas production of the Permian Basin, according to OA Online. Company officials expect to finish the roughly $12 million facility – permitted by city officials…
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Rainmaker, Arkansas Silica Strike Deal
Rainmaker Resources (RMR) concluded a deal by way of a binding Letter Agreement with Arkansas Silica LLC (ASL) to option the 304-acre Bray frac sand property in Northeast Arkansas. ASL currently has a purchase option on the property from the landowners. RMG has tested and assessed the initial potential and plans to deliver an NI 43-101 resource estimate in 90-120…
Read MoreLegislation on Mine Regulation Discussed at Hearing
According to the Wisconsin Watch, a legislative hearing on a revised attempt to limit local governments’ authority to regulate nonmetallic mining, including existing frac sand mines, drew support from mining representatives but opposition from town leaders.
Read MoreMinnesota Court Upholds Mine Decision
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a Winona County decision that no environmental impact statement is needed for a controversial frac sand mining project already operating in Saratoga Township, according to the Great Lakes Echo.
Read MoreSouth Dakota Frac Sand Mine Proposed
South Dakota Proppants LLC (SDP) plans to build the state’s first silica mine at a 960-acre site in the state’s Black Hills forest, according to media reports.
Read MoreDOJ Rules Martin Marietta Must Divest
June 27, 2014 – The Department of Justice has spoken. I’m not sure they know what they are talking about, but they HAVE spoken. Martin Marietta Materials must divest an Oklahoma quarry and two Texas rail yards in order to proceed with its proposed $2.7 billion acquisition of Texas Industries, according to the agency. Without the divestiture, the proposed acquisition was…
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