Noted frac sand industry consultant Mark J. Krumenacher, senior principal/senior vice president for GZA GeoEnvironmental, has written a new book, “Quarry Regulatory Control and Permitting: Defending the Foundation of a Sustainable Society.” “There is no book or information source that addresses the extent of regulatory control and oversight and the challenges of permitting,” Krumenacher said. “If you or your partners…
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U.S. Silica Increases Tonnage in First Quarter
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. announced a net loss of $20.8 million, or $(0.28) per basic and diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, compared with net income of $4.6 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2020.
Read MoreOhio Rail Commission Approves Loan for MPR
The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ODC) approved a $500,000 loan to Mountaineer Products Inc., doing business as MPR Supply Chain Solutions, to purchase 50 acres along the Ohio River with frontage on two rail lines as part of the first, $9.5 million phase of a multimodal project.
Read MoreCanadian National Railway Seeks to Acquire Kansas City Southern
Canadian National Railway is making a $33.7 billion cash-and-stock offer for the Kansas City Southern. The bid is higher than a $25 billion cash-and-stock proposal made by Canadian Pacific last month.
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• Oil prices extended gains at press time after rising 1% in the previous session, as bullish forecasts of recovering demand outweighed concerns about the impact of rising COVID-19 cases in Brazil, India and Japan. Brent rose 89 cents, or 1.3%, to $68.16 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 83 cents, or 1.3%, at $64.69 a…
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