MDU Resources Group announced that Dennis L. Haider was named executive vice president of business development, effective June 1.
Read MoreMonth: May 2013
Deere Announces Record Earnings
Deere & Co. sales and income reached new single-quarter records, according to the company. Net income was $1.084 billion, or $2.76 per share, for the second quarter ended April 30, compared with $1.056 billion, or $2.61 per share, for the same period last year.
Read MoreMinerals Bill Heads to Committee Mark-Up
The House Natural Resources Committee scheduled a markup for Rep. Mark Amodei’s (R-Nev.) National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act (H.R. 761) for the morning of May 15, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association. Aimed at making America less dependent on foreign “critical and strategic” minerals, including aggregates, the bill is identical to the one passed by the…
Read MoreHousing Starts Slip in April
A correction from an unsustainably high level of production on the volatile multifamily side was largely responsible for a 16.5 percent dip in nationwide housing starts to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 853,000 units in April, according to newly released figures from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. However, permits for new construction headed solidly higher in the month,…
Read MoreFrac Sand Insider 2013 Conference & Exhibition
A focused, informative event tailored to both experienced operators and companies just entering the industry, the event will give manufacturers and consultants an opportunity to meet directly with decision-makers from producers throughout North America. Click here to register!
Read MoreHeyl & Patterson Plant Tour
Whether your company is adding new equipment, applying new processes, or simply trying to assess efficiency, Heyl & Patterson’s testing lab can help determine the best available technologies and equipment for your operations. Our experience lab personnel, working in conjunction with our chemical process engineers and clients, can accurately produce scalable results.
Read MoreEconomic Analysis of Industrial Sand Operations
Economic Analysis of Industrial Sand Operations; Economic Benefits and Costs to State and Local Communities – By: Mark Krumenacher, principal and senior vice president, GZA GeoEnvvironmental, Inc.
Read MoreHydraulic Frac Sand – Exploration & Evaluation Deposits
Hydraulic Frac Sand – Exploration & Evaluation Deposits – By: Mark J. Zdunczyk, CPG., consulting geologist
Read MoreOvercome NIMBY Opposition: Managing the Politics of Permitting
Overcome NIMBY Opposition: Managing the Politics of Permitting – By: Darden Copeland, managing partner, Calvert Street Group
Read MoreVulcan, Martin Marietta Look Forward
Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta Materials, in their respective quarterly reports, looked ahead to the rest of the year.
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