The rapid development of frac sand mining in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and especially Wisconsin has led many people living near mines and processing plants to become concerned about the potential negative impact these facilities could have on local air quality.
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Frac Sand Market Predicted to Grow
The analysts at RnRMarketResearch are forecasting the global frac sand market to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.29 percent during the period 2016-2020. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global frac sand market for 2016-2020.
Read MoreFrac Sand Demand Ticks Upward
Frac sand and proppants have seen a surprise turnaround in demand projections during the first half of 2016, according to a recent report from Tudor Pickering. Many investors and industry observers left this segment of the oil market for dead at the beginning of the year, however, a perfect storm of factors has caused a surprising turnaround in this segment.
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Crude oil could rise to $60 a barrel by the end of the year, even without any help from OPEC, new Saudi energy minister Khalid Al Falih told CNNMoney. Al Falih was speaking just after OPEC wrapped up a summit in Vienna. During the meeting, OPEC decided against implementing a cartel-wide production quota range, once again failing to reach an…
Read MoreHeadwaters MB Aggregates Market Report
IN THIS UPDATED ANALYSIS PREPARED FOR ROCK PRODUCTS, HEADWATERS MB LOOKS AT FIRST-QUARTER 2016 AGGREGATES-INDUSTRY TRENDS SUCH AS MERGERS, STONE PRODUCTION AND PRICING. By Brian Krehbiel In Q1 2016, average valuation multiples for the publicly traded aggregates industry declined 4.3 percent and average EBITDA margins during the period increased from 16.7 percent to 17.4 percent compared to Q4 2015 (Figure…
Read MoreMSHA Touts MINER Act Anniversary
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the enactment of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration Joseph A. Main issued the following statement:
Read MoreMulzer Recognized for Commitment to Employee Health
Cigna has selected Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc. as a winner of the annual Cigna Well-Being Regional Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and wellness of its employees through a workplace wellness program.
Read MoreEssroc Marks 150th Anniversary
Essroc marked the 150th anniversary of the company at the Nazareth Center for the Arts in Nazareth, Pa. The event was hosted by the Nazareth/Bath Regional Chamber of Commerce and was attended by several national, state and local dignitaries; members of the press; Chamber members; and Essroc employees.
Read MoreExcavator in 3-D
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 and IFPE are teaming up to unveil the world’s first fully functional 3-D printed construction excavator and the first large-scale use of steel in 3-D printing, known as additive manufacturing. The excavator, which will be on display at the joint trade shows in March 2017, will bring to life how technology is transforming the construction industry in line…
Read MoreMSHA Enhancing Enforcement of ‘Rules to Live By’
In a meeting with mining industry stakeholders, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that the agency is enhancing enforcement of its “Rules to Live By” initiative of standards commonly cited following mining deaths.
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