Three of the top five global cement, aggregate and concrete producers have made the 2021 Climate Disclosure Project A List, reflecting transparency in environmental impact, greenhouse gas emissions management and water resource metrics. CEMEX, HeidelbergCement and Holcim are among 200 A List/Climate category performers from a pool of 10,000-plus companies that London-based CDP observes. “We commit to continue leading the…
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Reports From Pennsylvania, Utah, New Jersey, Ontario
A company planning to mine for sand and gravel in New Beaver, Pa., is taking court action after the borough denied its application in September, according to the Beaver County Times. New Beaver Council denied New Galilee-based Three Rivers Aggregates’ conditional use request in a 6-1 vote following public opposition and lingering questions. Developers filed the appeal in Lawrence County…
Read MoreMine Collapse in Pennsylvania Claims Victim
A miner who was trapped in a mine collapse in Fayette County, Pa., on Jan. 7 has died, according to a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The event was reported by CNN.
Read MoreMinerals Auction Benefits Public Schools
Jan. 10, 2022 – Idaho Public Schools will benefit from competitive bidding after an Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) public auction held Jan. 6, generated $835,000 in premium bids on two sand and gravel leases located on public school endowment land south of Boise, according to Big Country News. The public auction took place at the IDL Southwest Supervisory Area Office in Boise. Five bidders registered to…
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Acquires Corliss Resources
HeidelbergCement announced that its North American subsidiary Lehigh Hanson has finalized the acquisition of Corliss Resources Inc., one of the largest, family-owned aggregates and ready-mixed concrete companies in the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreCourt Shoots Down Permit Reinstatement
A state appeals court refused to reinstate a permit for a proposed $75 million frac sand operation in Monroe County, Wis., according to WIZM radio.
Read MoreHas Wisconsin’s Frac Sand Industry Stabilized?
After more than a decade of alternating boom-and-bust cycles, the regional frac sand industry appears to be stabilizing – at least for now, according to an article in the Leader-Telegram.
Read MoreFred Weber Inc. Acquires General Drilling
Construction materials producer Fred Weber Inc., based in St. Louis, has acquired General Drilling Inc., based in Noblesville, Ind., which will become a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Read MoreDemand for Wisconsin Frac Sand Increased Slightly in 2021
According to Rich Kremer, writing for Wisconsin Public Radio, industry experts say demand for Wisconsin frac sand increased slightly in 2021.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
At press time, Brent crude fell 49 cents, or 0.6%, to $81.54 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down 77 cents, or 1%, to $78.69 a barrel.
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