ArrMaz’s SandTec, a silica frac sand coating technology, reduces respirable silica dust generated during hydraulic fracturing by up to 99 percent, according to the company. ArrMaz is already helping hydraulic fracturing operations quickly and easily meet the new silica dust exposure limit with SandTec.
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Earth Life Sciences Inc. Updates Silica Sand Project
Earth Life Sciences announced that there has been a continued increase in the industrial and domestic demand for the silica sand aggregate along with increased recognition of the high value of the company’s White Channel Silica aggregates at its White Channel (Silica-Gold) Project.
Read MoreColorado Supreme Court Strikes Down Fracking Ban
Colorado’s Supreme Court struck down voter-approved bans on fracking and the storage of fracking waste within the cities of Fort Collins and Longmont, ruling they conflicted with state law, according to Reuters.
Read MoreFrac Sand Insider Conference Set for La Crosse, Wis.
The Frac Sand Insider Conference and Expo will take place May 10-11 in La Crosse, Wis., at the La Crosse Center. Frac Sand Insider is 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.
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Canadian National Railway (CN) reported a higher than expected net profit in the first quarter but said lower commodity shipments weighed on revenue and have prompted a downward revision to the company’s 2016 financial outlook. Its frac sand business was down 45 percent and coal was cut in half, accounting for 3.1 percent of total business, the lowest of any…
Read MoreMartin Marietta Soars to Record Results in First Quarter
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported record results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. Consolidated net sales totaled $734 million, up from $631.9 million in the first quarter of 2015. Aggregates volume was 32,665 tons, up from 28,836 tons in the first quarter of 2015.
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