U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. announced that its board of directors has concluded its previously announced review of strategic alternatives for its Industrial & Specialty Products (ISP) segment.
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This Week’s Market Buzz
At press time, West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery rose $1.35, or 1.3% to $105.62 a barrel. Brent crude rose $1.30, or 1.1%, to $111.35 a barrel.
Read MoreNASA Selects Three Universities to Develop Lunar Infrastructure Tech
By Mark S. Kuhar Three U.S. university-led proposals have been selected by NASA to develop technologies for living and working on the Moon, from using lunar resources for construction to developing electronics that can work in the Moon’s extremely cold temperatures. “Creating the technologies we need to explore the Moon requires leveraging expertise from and partnering with academia and industry…
Read MoreArrangement in Communication
It Is Useful To Think Of Arrangement Not Just Of One Communication Step, But Of A Series Of Interactions. By Thomas J. Roach When we consider arrangement in communication, we mostly think about how to order our arguments in a speech or an essay. However, most issues are deliberated over a period of days or weeks, and it is useful…
Read MoreHaul Trucks and Hammers Aren’t Mines
Does MSHA Have Jurisdiction Over Them Forever, Wherever They Go And However They Are Used? By Brian Hendrix If a haul truck or a hammer is used for mining or used at a mine, does MSHA have jurisdiction over them forever, wherever they go and however they are used? Put differently, does “jurisdiction follow equipment if it travels away from…
Read MoreMSHA Reports 13th Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on June 17, a contract miner died at Jackson Quarry, Jackson County, Ga., when the compactor he was operating overturned, pinning him beneath the cab. As the miner was backing up, the left tire went off the edge of a 4-ft. embankment, causing the compactor to overturn.
Read MoreStay Hydrated in Hot Weather
June 24, 2022 – It’s hot out there, and in the quarry, they are working hard. National Hydration Day is recognized on June 23 to remind us that hydration is vital to our health and wellbeing. While staying hydrated may seem like a simple task, lack of hydration can lead to heat illness, heat stroke and even death. Staying hydrated is especially important…
Read MoreBeekhuizen Resigns at Athabasca Minerals
Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced that Robert Beekhuizen has provided notice of his resignation as chief executive officer and director of the corporation, effective immediately. Dana Archibald, chief operating officer, has been appointed as interim chief executive officer while the board of directors assesses a permanent successor.
Read MoreA Rock Products Special Report: Refuting the Flawed Michigan State University Silicosis Study
A controversial study by a Michigan State University (MSU) research assistant – “Evaluation of Silicosis, Asthma and COPD Among Sand and Gravel and Stone Surface Mine Workers” – that suggests an increase in doctor visits for shortness of breath among long-term sand and gravel mine workers in the state compared to the rate for production workers in other industries – is fundamentally flawed, according to Rock…
Read MoreCASE Dealer Expands Southeast Footprint
CASE Construction Equipment dealer Tidewater Equipment Company has expanded its construction equipment footprint in the southeastern United States with an all-new full-service location in Enterprise, Ala. – delivering dedicated equipment sales, parts and service support to southern Alabama.
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