Select Sands Corp. completed a resource-definition drill program at its Sandtown project in Northeast Arkansas. The company has hired Little Rock, Ark.-based consultants for the quarry permitting process, and the process has begun with:
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Proppant Market Quantified in Report
PropTester Inc. and Kelrik LLC announced the release of the 2014 Proppant Market Report (PMR) on Feb. 23. The annual report is a detailed overview of the global proppant market in relation to prior years and serves as a key industry report for proppant suppliers, consumers and investors.
Read MoreFairmont Santrol Details Transport Technology
Fairmount Santrol detailed its latest Propel SSP proppant transport technology field trial results. The company said its technology is reducing cost per BOE by increasing the stimulated reservoir volume.
Read MoreU.S. Silica Doubles Income in 2014
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. announced net income of $33.2 million or $0.62 per basic share and $0.61 per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2014, compared with net income of $16.5 million or $0.31 per basic and diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2013.
Read MoreSelect Sands Reports on Sandtown Drill Progress
Select Sands Corp. released a progress report on the resource definition in-fill drilling program at its Sandtown project in Northeast Arkansas.
Read MoreTerex Washing Systems to Showcase FracStac
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) is gearing up for another exclusive event, the official launch of the world’s first modular frac plant, a new innovative modular, container design-based machine that will provide “the ideal solution for frac sand processing and other industrial sands, once again setting TWS apart from its competitors,” the company said. The global dealer and customer event will mark…
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At an open house on frac sand mining issues at the Howard Town Hall in Colfax, Wisc., organized by the Madison-based nonprofit group Midwest Environmental Advocates and local opponents of frac sand mining, community members spoke about the impact of mining on their lives. It is the first of three such meetings to be held in Western Wisconsin, according to…
Read MoreDrop in Oil Prices Brings Uncertainty
According to Business Insider, the global collapse of oil prices may have a bigger impact on the shale boom than anyone realizes. However the biggest threat may not be to the existing wells in the U.S., but the untapped resources around the world.
Read MoreVictory Nickel Quantifies Deposit
Victory Nickel Inc. announced that a resource estimate of approximately 11 million tons of sand has been completed by Summit Envirosolutions Inc. on the company’s Bear Coulee frac sand property and will be incorporated into a National Instrument 43-101 technical report. The Bear Coulee frac sand property is located in Trempeleau County, Wis., and was optioned by Victory Nickel in…
Read MoreHi-Crush Reports Record 2014 Results
Hi-Crush Partners reported record fourth quarter and full year 2014 results. Net income for the quarter was $38.4 million. The company reported earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization of $44.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2014.
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