Frac sand must be exceptionally clean in order to meet the end user’s specifications. McLanahan washing and classifying equipment can be used to deslime the sand particles, as well as make the fine-end separation to prepare the feed for the dry processing stage.
Read MoreMonth: September 2022
Global Oil and Gas Exploration Shrinks
Global oil and gas exploration is set to falter this year as the number of licensed blocks and total acreage fall to near all-time lows as the sector struggles to shake off the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing oil market crash, Rystad Energy research shows.
Read MoreWOM Receives Patent for Magnum SP Frac Valve Technology
Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM) announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted the company a patent for its Magnum SP frac valve technology.
Read MoreAthabasca Announces Financing for Expansion of Frac Sand Operations
Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced that its joint venture partnership, AMI Silica LLC has finalized a non-dilutive financing for $2.7 million to support expansion initiatives at its Hixton, BC, Canada, frac sand operations. The corporation also announced that it has entered into an arms-length investor-relations agreement with Boardmarker Group, led by Dean Stuart.
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• At press time, Brent crude futures added 3.5% to end the day at $89.32, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures settled 4.65% higher at $82.15 per barrel.
Read MoreContinental Offers Rugged Fortress XP Conveyor Belt
The Fortress XP from Continental is a rugged fabric-reinforced conveyor belt designed to withstand high-abuse applications. Manufactured with revolutionary Fortress Technology for exceptional performance in the most demanding applications delivering up to three times longer belt life, Fortress XP delivers the lowest cost-per-ton, to protect your business from unexpected and unscheduled conveyor belt changeouts, according to the company.
Read MoreNew Home Sales Up but Rising Rates Portend Weakening Market
A brief decline in mortgage rates helped to boost new home sales in August but sales are expected to move on a downward trend in the months ahead as rates have since moved higher and builder sentiment continues to fall due to declining housing affordability and ongoing supply chain bottlenecks. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in August increased 28.8%…
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – October 2022
TOP NEWSYork Building Products Acquires Union QuarriesYork Building Products acquired Union Quarries, a Carlisle, Pa.-based manufacturer of crushed stone, asphalt and ready-mix concrete products. Chris Wright, president of Union Quarries, noted, “We believe our customers and employees will be very pleased with the future course of the company, and look forward to this new chapter in our history.” PACA Holds…
Read MoreDusted Engines Equal Unwanted Headaches
By Chaz Vollmer Out of all the industries using heavy-duty crushing and earthmoving equipment, the aggregates industry faces the many challenges that come with working with limestone, granite, traprock and sandstone. Moving thousands of tons of crushed stone per day ultimately creates clouds of dust particulates that impact crushers, screens, excavators and dozers. These machines require healthy engines to run…
Read MoreYokohama Releases Galaxy LDSR 510 Tire for Mining
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. released its Galaxy LDSR 510, a new, all-steel dozer and loader radial for surface mining in sizes 17.5R25, 20.5R25 and 23.5R25. The non-directional tread pattern provides “outstanding traction” in both forward and reverse, “enhancing efficiency” in digging, loading and carrying operations, said Dhananjay Bisht, product manager – earthmoving, construction and industrial tires for Yokohama Off-Highway.…
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