Victory Nickel Inc. announced that it has sold its interest in a partnership created to trade in commodities for Canadian $430,766 less fees and costs of approximately $73,000. “This sale will provide some working capital while the oil and gas price recovers and drilling and the related consumption of frac sand returns,” said Rene Galipeau, CEO. “As mentioned in our…
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Sand Wars Escalate in Wisconsin
A new draft report from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) suggests that frac sand mining does not produce fine sand that is a health hazard. The report states that air quality measurements made in the western part of Wisconsin, where the majority of sand mining facilities are placed, have not detected elevated levels of silica in the air.
Read MoreRock Through the Ages: 1896-2016
This 120-year retrospective of Rock Products’ coverage and the history of the aggregate and cement industries is combined with important national and international events. By Mark S. Kuhar & Josephine Smith
Read MoreSmart Sand Plans $10 Million Rail-Loading Terminal
Smart Sand Inc. plans to build a $10 million rail-loading terminal near Tomah, Wis., that would allow one of the state’s largest frac sand mines to ship its product to new markets, according to the La Crosse Tribune.
Read MoreHalliburton; Eclipse Complete Longest Lateral Well in the U.S.
Halliburton announced that it worked with Eclipse Resources Corp. to complete hydraulic fracturing of the extended-reach lateral test well known as “Purple Hayes.” The Utica Shale well had a lateral length of more than 18,500 ft. and was completed with 124 frac stages in 24 days. The total depth was 27,046 ft., including the lateral extension which Eclipse believes is…
Read MoreIMA-NA Supports Workforce Education Bill
The House Committee on Education and Workforce unanimously passed H.R. 5587, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, out of Committee. The Act was supported by the Industrial Minerals Association – North America (IMA-NA).
Read MoreJohn Deere Ups Ante on Mobile Applications; Telematics
The new John Deere MyMaintenance mobile application takes preventative maintenance and repairs to the next level for construction maintenance managers. The app enables users to view and document maintenance intervals by calendar date or by machine engine hours right on the jobsite or in the workshop.
Read MoreRock Products 120 Years Strong
One of the most honored duties that falls to the editor of a long-serving trade magazine is the opportunity to mark a major milestone. This issue celebrates the 120th anniversary of Rock Products.
Read MoreMcCloskey Turns the Spotlight on Crushers at Hillhead
Hillhead 2016 visitors got a closer look at McCloskey International’s jaw crusher duo, the J40V2 and J45R, during the June 28-30 event near Buxton, Derbyshire, UK. The spotlight was on crushers, with a J40V2 at work in the demo area with a tracked stacker, and a J45R jaw crusher on display along with an I44 impact chamber.
Read MoreFirst Look – July 2016
U.S. Concrete Makes New York AcquisitionU.S. Concrete Inc. has acquired the assets of NYCON Supply Corp., a ready-mixed concrete producer headquartered in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, N.Y. Mulzer Recognized for Commitment to Employee HealthCigna 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…
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