June 13, 2019 – Big news in the world of crushing. As you probably have heard by now, Metso is acquiring McCloskey International. The deal supports Metso’s expansion plans and the company will now be able to offer customers multiple complementary product lines. The deal also brings McCloskey greater international market presence. But is the deal an early precursor to an…
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Canadian Premium Sand Updates Wanipigow Sand Project
Canadian Premium Sand Inc. announced the results of an independent preliminary feasibility study and mineral resource update of Wanipigow Sand Project, on the company’s 100% owned Ordovician silica sand deposit in southeastern Manitoba, Canada.
Read MoreWisconsin May Prohibit Cities From Regulating Air, Water, Blasting
Communities would be prohibited from regulating air and water pollution, and blasting at quarries, sand mines, and gravel pits under a plan approved by the legislature’s GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee, according to Urban Milwaukee.
Read MoreEagle Pursuing Alternatives for Oil and Gas Proppants Business
Eagle Materials Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a plan to separate its Heavy Materials and Light Materials businesses into two independent, publicly traded corporations by means of a tax-free spin-off to Eagle shareholders. The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of calendar year 2020.
Read More5 Factors to Consider When Building a New Frac Sand Plant.
According to McLanahan Corp., there are five key factors that all producers should consider when planning and constructing a frac sand plant.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
• Gaurav Sharma, writing in Forbes magazine, said “No matter which data aggregator you turn to, chances are recent records would rarely indicate prices exceeding $30 per ton for all frac sand types. These include the Northern White, Brown Sand from Hickory formation, and in-basin sand from West Texas mines. That’s because a supply and demand imbalance in tandem with…
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