EPA Announces New WOTUS Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in response to a May Supreme Court ruling that curtailed which waters are subject to federal Clean Water Act protections. The revised WOTUS rule breaks from longstanding federal waters protections to require that protected wetlands have a clearer link to waterways like oceans and rivers.…

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Select Sands Tonnage Down in Second Quarter

Select Sands Corp. announced operational and financial results for the three months ended June 30, and the filing of its financial statements and associated management’s discussion and analysis. The company: Sold 53,894 tons of frac and industrial sand during second-quarter 2023 compared to 83,027 tons in the three months in first quarter 2023; and 83,207 tons in the three months ended…

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CRH’s Americas Business Units Help Deliver First-Half Success

CRH delivered a robust first-half performance with strong pricing offsetting cost inflation, significant contributions from prior year acquisitions and good underlying demand in key end-use markets.  First-half sales of $16.1 billion were 8% ahead of the same period last year, or 4% ahead on a like-for-like basis. Supported by its continued focus on commercial management and operational efficiencies, EBITDA of…

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Athabasca Minerals Announces Financial Results

Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced its second-quarter financial statements for the second-quarter ending June 30. The company: Signed multi-year transload agreement for the delivery of silica sand into the Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, region. Signed an 18-month sand supply agreement with a leading North American oilfield services firm for a total minimum commitment of 360,000 tons, subject to pricing adjustments. Closed…

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