A new Land Stewardship Project report claims to show that the frac sand mining industry in Wisconsin is systemically disregarding state regulations, a red flag to communities in Minnesota that are grappling with the onslaught of this industrial activity. The report, which is reportedly based on an analysis of public data and news reports, also documented over a dozen instances…
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Victory Nickel Reports Results
Victory Nickel Inc. reported financial results for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2014. Commissioning of the company’s dry frac sand processing plant in Seven Persons, Alberta, Canada, located approximately 18 km southwest of Medicine Hat was completed on Aug. 11, 2014.
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The Land Stewardship Project is proclaiming that 47 frac sand companies currently operating in Wisconsin were reviewed by their organization, and environmental violations and other abuses were found to be abundant. The violations outlined in the report include sediment and wastewater spills, air quality problems, and illegal drilling and construction. Rich Budinger, president of the Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association, said…
Read MoreSioux Creek Silica Frac Sand Plant to Feature 4.7 Mile Conveyor
Sioux Creek Silica LLC announced that it has started construction on its new 940-acre sand mine and processing facility in the southeast corner of Barron County, Wis., and expects to begin operations by spring of 2015 and be fully operational by summer of 2015.
Read MoreHi-Crush Moves 1.2 Million Tons in Third Quarter
Hi-Crush reported third quarter results. Net income for the quarter was $37.3 million. The partnership reported earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $43.9 million for the third quarter of 2014.
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Hi-Crush Partners LP announced the appointment of Jeffery A. Johnson as director of environmental compliance, with the responsibility for maintaining and administering the regulatory compliance programs for all Hi-Crush facilities. Johnson brings more than 15 years of experience to the company, with the majority working within the environmental regulatory programs at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Johnson will have…
Read MoreEagle Materials Acquires CRS Proppants
Eagle Materials Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CRS Proppants LLC and its subsidiaries, including Great Northern Sand LLC (CRS Proppants), an established supplier of high-quality northern-white frac sand to the energy industry.
Read MoreFairmount Santrol Gets Favorable Permit Ruling
Fairmount Santrol announced that it has received a favorable permit ruling that gives the company the option to expand the sand mining, processing and coating capacity of its Wedron, Ill., operation.
Read MoreHalliburton, Baker Hughes Stockpiling Sand
Oilfield services providers Halliburton Co. and Baker Hughes Inc. are stockpiling sand to protect themselves against rising costs and are buying more railcars to transport the haul. That is good news for the nation’s frac sand producers.
Read MoreAthabasca Minerals Banks on Firebag Frac Sand Project
Athabasca Minerals Inc. is reporting record revenue and its second highest-ever quarterly net income, mostly from the company’s aggregates operations. The company also reported that it has received approval for the right to work and remove sand from Phase One of the Firebag Frac Sand Project from Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.
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