The Industrial Minerals Association – North America (IMA-NA) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced the proposed new definition for Waters of the United States (WOTUS):
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NSSGA, NISA Partner to Create Industrial Sand Division
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced an agreement with the National Industrial Sand Association (NISA) to create a new Industrial Sand Division (ISD) of NSSGA. Members of NISA will form the nucleus of NSSGA’s Industrial Sand Division.
Read MoreHydraulically Fractured Horizontal Wells Account for Most New Oil and Natural Gas Wells
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2016, hydraulically fractured horizontal wells accounted for 69 percent of all oil and natural gas wells drilled in the United States and 83 percent of the total linear footage drilled. The combination of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing has increased the rate of recent U.S. crude oil, lease condensate, and natural gas…
Read MoreAthabasca Invests in Montney In-Basin Frac Sand Project
Athabasca Minerals Inc. purchased 49.2 percent ownership of a private Alberta corporation (Privco) that owns the Montney In-Basin frac sand project located in the vicinity of Dawson Creek and Fort St John, Alberta, Canada.
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• Covia’s recent presentation comparing BOE recoveries utilizing Northern White Sand (NWS) to Texas Gold (as a proxy for Regional Sand) is an eye-opener, according to Joel Schneyer, managing director at Capstone Headwaters. Covia reports 16 percent higher EUR’s resulting from the higher crush, sphericity and roundness, and lower acid solubility and turbidity of using NWS compared to Texas Gold.…
Read MoreVolvo Site Simulation Helps Customers Lower Total Cost of Production
The next-generation Volvo Site Simulation uses enhanced real-time data to help customers optimize site productivity and maximize profitability. Volvo Site Simulation increases efficiency and profits by providing customers with tools to reduce their total cost per ton. By analyzing worksite conditions and operational goals, Volvo can offer advice on the proper site setup for optimum fuel efficiency and productivity. “We…
Read MoreLandmark Equipment Under New Ownership
Landmark Equipment, a long-time member of the Pettibone dealer network based in Portland, Ore., announced a change in ownership. Serving material handling customers in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and northern California, Landmark Equipment has sold and serviced the Pettibone Cary-Lift product line for more than 30 years, and now also carries Pettibone Extendo and Traverse telehandlers. The dealership was originally…
Read MoreNew Construction Starts in November Slip 7 Percent
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $789.3 billion, new construction starts in November decreased 7 percent from October’s elevated amount, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Most of the total construction decline in the latest month was the result of nonresidential building pulling back 15 percent after its 43 percent surge in October.
Read MoreMissouri Limestone Producers Honor Stamper Mine
During the Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) annual convention, Martin Marietta was honored for its work on safety at their its Stamper Mine, located just north of Kansas City, Mo.
Read MoreAggregate Industry Market Report
In This Quarterly Report, Provided Exclusively to Rock Products, Capstone Headwaters Provides Insight Into Merger & Acquisitions (M&A), Capital Markets Trends, Aggregate Production And Pricing Through Q3 2018. By Darin Good and Brian Krehbiel
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