A federal judge struck down the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). The order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona brings a swift end to the regulation, which was modified under the Trump administration. Trump’s EPA reversed the changes made by the previous administration, removing permit requirements for things like man-made channels, groundwater and stream beds that…
Read MoreDay: September 10, 2021
Sand and Gravel Rises in Second Quarter
The estimated U.S. output of construction sand and gravel produced and shipped for consumption in the second quarter of 2021 was 279 million metric tons (Mt), an increase of 11% compared with that of the second quarter of 2020, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Commodity Specialist Jason Willett. Production for consumption in the first six months of 2021 increased…
Read MoreAthabasca Minerals Touts Recent Progress
Athabasca Minerals Inc. reported financial statements for the second quarter ending June 30. In the second quarter of 2021, Athabasca reported consolidated revenue of $3.2 million ($0.2 million in the second quarter of 2020) with divisional contributions from AMI Aggregates, AMI RockChain, AMI Silica and TerraShift Engineering. Robert Beekhuizen, chief executive officer, stated, “AMI is on track for strengthened and…
Read MoreSelect Sands Up By Double Digits
Select Sands Corp. announced operational and financial results for the second quarter of 2021, and the filing of its audited financial statements and associated management’s discussion and analysis. Key highlights include: · Sold 85,242 tons of frac and industrial sand during the second quarter of 2021, which was 42% higher than 59,970 tons sold in first quarter 2021 and 61%…
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
· Oil prices fell to a two-week low at press time as China rolled out a plan to release state oil reserves, the U.S. weekly crude draw was smaller than expected and U.S. Treasuries rallied as investors sought safer assets. In volatile trade, Brent futures fell $1.15, or 1.6%, to settle at $71.45 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
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