Vista Proppants and Logistics (VPROP), a leading provider of frac sand solutions in Texas and Oklahoma, filed with the SEC to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering.
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Wayfinder Corp. Opens Second Unit Train Frac-Sand-Storage, Transloading Facility
Wayfinder Corp. opened it second unit train frac-sand-storage and transloading facility in Gold Creek, Alberta, Canada. The Gold Creek facility is connected to the CN Rail network and is strategically positioned to serve the strong demand for silica sand primarily in the Montney formation.
Read MoreMinnesota Sands Appeals Frac Sand Mining Ban
Minnesota Sands is not done challenging the Winona County, Minn., frac sand mining ban in court. Winona County District Court Judge Mary Leahy ruled last November to uphold the county’s ban. Last week, the frac sand operator appealed the case to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, according to the Winona Post.
Read MoreBadger Mining Corp. Releases Badger Tundra
Badger Mining Corp. (BMC) announced the release of Badger Tundra, a first-of-its-kind, activator-free, low-temperature resin coated Northern White sand that works in conditions as low as 70 degrees Fahrenheit. While competitor’s products either crumble under the pressure, fail to generate consistent bond strength at low temperatures, or set up prematurely, BMC’s Badger Tundra sets the benchmark in activator-free, low-temperature proppant…
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
According to a report from the Associated Press, some energy producers are still willing to pay more for Wisconsin’s high-quality frac sand despite increasing competition from Texas producers. Many energy companies still value Wisconsin sand because of its strength, plus companies can drill deeper and keep oil wells producing longer. Some companies are also mixing Wisconsin sand with less-expensive Texas…
Read MorePCA’s Sullivan Offers Favorable Economic Forecast
Economic momentum supported by tax reform and federal infrastructure programs will play key roles in the demand for concrete construction in the years ahead, said Ed Sullivan, Portland Cement Association (PCA) senior vice president and chief Economist.
Read MoreNew Construction Starts for 2017 Advance 3 Percent
For all of 2017, total construction starts grew 3 percent to $745.9 billion, which followed the 6 percent increase reported for 2016. The full-year 2017 gain was dampened by a 35 percent downturn for the electric utility/gas plant category. If electric utilities and gas plants are excluded, total construction starts for 2017 would be 5 percent higher than the corresponding…
Read MoreNew Construction Starts in December Rebound 12 Percent
New construction starts in December climbed 12 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $733.3 billion, bouncing back following November’s 12 percent decline, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Highway and bridge construction soared 66 percent in December
Read MoreThe Curse of Oak Island
By Mark S. Kuhar Caterpillar equipment has a high profile role in digging for something other than aggregate: buried treasure.
Read MoreRiver Bend Sand and Gravel Celebrates Safety Achievement
River Bend Sand and Gravel of Salem, Ore., is celebrating an achievement of four million man-hours without a lost-time injury.
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