• U.S. crude stockpiles have been rising for seven consecutive weeks, and forecasts of an eighth build of 2.9 million barrels last week fueled worries that demand growth may not be sufficient to soak up the global crude oil glut. U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude was holding at $54.01 a barrel. Benchmarks Brent crude oil was at $55.56 a…
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Hi-Crush Partners Makes Acquisitions
Hi-Crush Partners LP announced that it has entered into a series of purchase agreements, including the acquisition of Permian Basin Sand Co. LLC from a third-party; the acquisition of the Whitehall facility from Hi-Crush Proppants LLC; and the acquisition of the remaining 2 percent additional interest in Hi-Crush Augusta LLC from Hi-Crush Proppants and additional properties located near the Whitehall…
Read MoreJordan Sands Partners with the Children’s Museum
Jordan Sands, based in North Mankato, Minn., has partnered with the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota and the Mankato Area Public Schools to pilot a science program for second grade students. The “Matter and Motion in the Coughlan Quarry” program incorporates a field trip to the museum with activities to help integrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum.
Read MoreMeteor Planning New Plant in Wisconsin
A Georgia timber investment company seeking to build an industrial sand operation in Monroe County, Wis., is proposing what it calls “the largest wetland preservation and restoration effort” in Wisconsin history in exchange for a permit to fill 16 acres of wetland forest, according to the Lacrosse Tribune.
Read MoreEmerge Discontinues Fuel Business; Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Emerge Energy Services LP announced fourth quarter 2016 financial and operating results. The company reported net loss of $20.8 million, or $0.77 per diluted unit, for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2016.
Read MoreOldcastle Buys Mulzer Crushed Stone
Tell City, Ind.-based Mulzer Crushed Stone has been purchased by Oldcastle Materials. Oldcastle also concluded several smaller stone, aggregate and asphalt transactions in Connecticut, Minnesota, Washington and Montreal that complement the company’s South, North, Central and West Divisions, along with CRH Canada.
Read MoreGeorgia Construction Aggregate Association Names New Board Members
The Georgia Construction Aggregate Association is proud to announce the addition of three new members to its board of directors and the naming of Travis Miller of Blue Grass Materials as president of the board. Representing Georgia’s aggregate industry producers, these individuals will assist the association in its mission to serve as the leading voice for the aggregates industry in…
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