PERMITTING – NOVEMBER 2018

Wisconsin Producer Seeks Non-Metallic Mine License Northern Sands Wisconsin LLC submitted a non-metallic mine license application to the Town of Howard, Wis., according to WEAU TV news. At a public meeting, there were statements made from those for, against and undecided on whether or not the mine would help or hurt Howard and surrounding areas. President Tom Gapinske spoke before…

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PERMITTING – MAY 2017

Pennsylvania Quarry Wants to Dig Deeper The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is raising “significant” concerns with a controversial proposal to mine 200 ft. deeper at Hanson’s Oak Hall Quarry, according to a report in the Centre County Gazette. While no final decision has been made, “technical deficiencies” cited by the DEP could put that plan in jeopardy. The…

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