February 8, 2017 – The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) has a message for aggregates producers. This is no time to relax and rest on your laurels. There is a new administration in Washington, D.C., and you need to get them on your side. Reach out and build relationships with state and national representatives, and members of the new administration, if…
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This Week’s Market Buzz
• Oil prices turned positive again after government data showed a surprise drop in gasoline in storage that offset a huge rise in U.S. crude stockpiles. International Brent crude futures were trading at $55.54 per barrel up 49 cents, or 0.9 percent, from their previous close. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $52.55 a barrel, up 38 cents, or…
Read MoreSmart Sand Set to Increase Production at Oakdale
Smart Sand Inc. announced that based on its assessment of increased demand for its products, particularly fine mesh sand, the company has decided to increase the wet and dry plant processing capacity at its Oakdale facility in order to produce up to approximately 4.4 million tons of raw frac sand per year.
Read MoreNorth America Frac Sand to Study Leases
North America Frac Sand Inc.’s David Alexander, CEO, confirmed that, as disclosed in previous news releases and filings in quarterly reports on Form 10Q and Form 8K, the company has engaged Norwest Corp. to complete a NI-43-101 report.
Read MoreDakota Plains Holdings Files Chapter 11
Dakota Plains Holdings Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Dakota Plains Transloading LLC, Dakota Plains Sand LLC, Dakota Plains Marketing LLC, DPTS Marketing LLC, DPTS Sand LLC and Dakota Petroleum Transport Solutions LLC (together with the company, the debtors), filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for…
Read MoreFrac Sand Plant Opposed Near Texas Historical Site
There is opposition to a proposed frac sand processing plant in parts of Atascosa and Bexar counties, Texas. On Jan. 28, approximately 100 people gathered on Old Applewhite Road for two hours to share their concerns about the mine, according to the Pleasanton Express, one of which is that the site for the proposed plant is a historic one.
Read MoreMSHA Issues Close Call Accident Alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued the following close call accident alert.
Read MoreTop Global Innovators to Speak at ConExpo-Con/Agg
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017, the largest international gathering in the Western Hemisphere for the construction industries, revealed an exciting line-up of featured speakers for its Tech Talks forum.
Read MoreSuperior Announces Construmac as Crushing and Screening Dealer
Superior Industries Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, announced Construmac as a new dealer of Superior crushing and screening equipment in Mexico. Construmac will market, sell and service Superior’s line of crushers and screens including the Liberty Jaw Crusher, Patriot Cone Crusher, Valor Vertical Shaft Impactor, Guardian Horizontal Screen, Anthem Inclined Screen…
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