A new solution from BinMaster gives frac sand, aggregate and cement operations challenged with managing inventory in covered storage bunkers a new option that combines leading-edge software and the 3DLevelScanner acoustic sensor to measure the level of materials piled under structures.
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Smart Sand Announces New Frac Sand Transloading Terminal
Smart Sand Inc. announced that it acquired the rights to operate a unit train capable transloading terminal in Van Hook, N.D., to service the Bakken Formation. The company paid consideration of approximately $15.5 million to acquire certain assets at the Van Hook terminal, and has entered into a long-term lease agreement in connection with the transaction.
Read MoreSource Energy Services Increases Sand Volumes by 128 Percent in 2017
Source Energy Services Ltd. reported its 2017 annual and fourth quarter results. The company increased sand volumes by 128 percent and sales by 102 percent year-over-year.
Read MoreCoal Company Breaks Into Frac Sand Market
Hallador Energy Co., a Denver-based coal development and transportation-delivery company, is breaking into the frac sand business.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
• According to Wisconsin Public Radio, despite increased competition from sand mines opening in other parts of the country, especially Texas, sand production is returning to higher levels in Wisconsin. “We’re projecting a very good year this year which is going to bring growth to the state of Wisconsin as well as other areas like Texas and many other areas…
Read MoreFourth Quarter 2017 Market Report
In this quarterly report, prepared exclusively for Rock Products, Capstone Headwaters provides insight into merger & acquisitions (M&A), capital markets trends, aggregate production and pricing through Q4 2017.
Read MoreMSHA Seeks to Collect Unpaid Fines
David Zatezalo, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) administrator, and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta recently highlighted that the agency will look to collect $67 million of unpaid fines issued over the last decade.
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