• The North American benchmark price for oil surged at press time to more than $90 a barrel – its highest level since 2014. The March crude oil contract for West Texas Intermediate closed at $90.27 per barrel, up $2.01 per barrel, bolstered by geopolitical tensions and supply concerns.
Read MoreDay: February 4, 2022
USGS Releases Industrial Sand Data
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released industrial sand data as part of its latest Mineral Commodity Summaries publication. USGS reported that in 2021, industrial sand and gravel valued at an estimated $2.3 billion was produced by 167 companies from 248 operations in 33 states.
Read MoreSmart Sand Opens Waynesburg Terminal
Smart Sand Inc. commenced operations and is delivering sand to its newly constructed, unit-train-capable transloading terminal in Waynesburg, Pa.
Read MoreRystad Says Productivity of New Wells in the Permian to Hit a Record High
The average productivity of new wells in the Permian Basin is set to hit a record high in 2022, breaching past 1,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) due to a surge in lateral well length, Rystad Energy research indicated.
Read MoreWISA to Hold Technical Seminar
The Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association (WISA) is holding its 2022 Annual Technical Seminar and Membership Meeting on Feb. 16 in Eau Claire, Wis.
Read MoreSuperior Improves Performance of Guardian Horizontal Screen
Superior Industries Inc. said that several key features improve the performance of its popular Guardian Horizontal Screen in stationary or static settings.
Read MoreGranite Celebrates 100th Anniversary
By Mark S. Kuhar Granite celebrated its centennial on Jan. 4. Founded 100 years ago in Watsonville, Calif., Granite has grown into one of our nation’s largest civil infrastructure contractors and construction materials producers. Granite works in multiple end-markets from Guam to Alaska to Florida and many points in between. Granite President and CEO Kyle Larkin wrote the following open…
Read MoreOIG’s Audit of MSHA Enforcement is a Mess
OIG Concluded That MSHA Wasn’t Effectively Managing the Enforcement Process. So What Does That Mean for You? By Brian Hendrix Audits aren’t fun for anyone, though it’s better to be the auditor rather than the auditee. Most of the time, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is basically the auditor. On occasion, MSHA is on the receiving end of…
Read MoreClearSpan Provides Mobile Structures
As the aggregates industry continues to endure high demand, an increase in exploration is necessary. While producers explore and mobilize from site to site, the need for temporary structures has never been higher within the industry. ClearSpan supplies both temporary and permanent structures, and its buildings can be easily and rapidly installed, quickly uninstalled and re-erected in a matter of…
Read MoreStockpile Surveying Gets a Boost from Drone Technology
By John Frost Yearly stockpile reconciliations are wrapping up, and companies are crossing their fingers for accurate material estimates. For aggregate companies, this process is essential to keeping their customers’ projects on time and on budget as they enter 2022. If stockpile estimates are off by even 1,000 tons, companies could easily incur high losses at $6 to $7 per…
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