Ward Nye, Martin Marietta chairman, CEO and president, explained to members of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources about the importance of aggregates for infrastructure projects and the negative impact of excessive regulation on efforts to fix the nation’s crumbling infrastructure.
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Brennan to Congress: Mining Critical for Equipment Industry Growth
A strong mining industry is integral to economic growth, job creation and the United States’ ability to rebuild its crumbling infrastructure, an Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) executive committee member told the House Energy & Mineral Resources Subcommittee.
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According to Stratistics MRC, the global proppant market is estimated at $58.46 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $143.46 billion by 2022 growing at a CAGR of 13.68 percent from 2015 to 2022. A shift towards alternative energy resources is the key factor favoring market growth. The increasing demand for energy and unconventional gas are the key drivers,…
Read MoreProperty Owners Challenge Minnesota Frac Sand Ban
A group called Southeast Minnesota Property Owners and Roger Dabelstein, a resident of Saratoga Township in Winona County, Minn., filed a lawsuit in the Third Judicial District Court against Winona County over the frac sand ban passed by the county last year, according to the Post-Bulletin.
Read MoreFrac Sand Educational Session a Success at ConExpo-Con/Agg
At the recent ConExpo-Con/Agg show in Las Vegas, Rock Products sponsored an educational session entitled “Frac Sand: How Technology and Market Dynamics will Drive Future Success.” The session – moderated by Editor Mark S. Kuhar – included presentations by:
Read MoreHi-Crushes Buys Former Recreation Area for Sand Deposits
Houston-based Hi-Crush Partners purchased a recreation area formerly known as The Dunes at Kermit, in Kermit, Texas, and has started preparing the site for frac sand production.
Read MoreSmart Sand Sees Increases in 2016 Volumes
Smart Sand Inc. announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2016. Revenues were $59.2 million for the full year 2016, compared with $47.7 million for the full year 2015, a 24 percent increase year over year. Overall tons sold were approximately 826,400 in the full year 2016, compared with approximately 750,700 tons sold in the…
Read MoreSouth Carolina’s Deficient Roads Cost Motorists Money, Time
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost South Carolina motorists a total of $5.4 billion statewide annually – as much as $1,850 per driver in some urban areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays.
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