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Alpine Silica to Build New Frac Sand Plants in Texas and Oklahoma
June 27, 2018
Alpine Silica, a leading domestic producer and supplier of premium frac sand, launched two new projects in Van Horn, Texas and Fay, Oklahoma, further adding to their existing portfolio. The firm currently owns and operates one plant in the Permian
Trade War with China Could Hit Coal Country
June 26, 2018
President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war with China might harm a constituency he highly prioritizes: coal country. Trump has placed great emphasis on the struggles of the U.S. coal industry since entering the political scene. He promised to breathe life
Seneca Meadows Seeks Renewal of Mining Permit for Meadow View Mine, New York
June 26, 2018
Seneca Meadows Inc. has applied to renew its state mined land reclamation permit for another five years. The permit is for the landfill’s 122-acre Meadow View Mine in the town of Waterloo. The original permit was issued by the state
EPA Lets Oklahoma Become First State to Regulate Coal Ash Disposal
June 26, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency is allowing Oklahoma to operate a program for coal ash disposal, marking the first time the federal government has granted a state oversight authority in managing toxic ash disposal from coal plants. The EPA approved Oklahoma’s
West Virginia Northern Community College and Murray Energy Partner for Mining Degrees
June 26, 2018
Through a newly formed partnership with Murray Energy Corporation, West Virginia Northern Community College in Wheeling and Pierpont Community & Technical College in Fairmont will offer a new certified associate degree program in mine maintenance. Flanked by WVNCC President Vicki
Trump Vows to Open Minnesota National Forest to Mining
June 26, 2018
President Donald Trump vowed to keep open large swaths of lands in Minnesota’s remote Superior National Forest to mining, a move that could benefit a copper-nickel project being pursued by Twin Metals Minnesota LLC, a subsidiary of Antofagasta Plc. Speaking
Highland Copper Moves Forward With Its Copper Mine Project, Michigan
June 25, 2018
The recent results of a feasibility study have provided a comprehensive overview of a mining project in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. WLUC-TV reports Highland Copper Co. Inc. has announced the results of their 8 month study for its copper mine project
Kinross Gold’s Bald Mountain Mine Celebrates Record Production, Expands Mine, Nevada
June 25, 2018
After record gold ounce production in 2017, Kinross Gold Corp.’s Bald Mountain Mine is tackling an expansion to extend mine life and further enhance production. Bald Mountain produced more than 282,000 ounces of gold in 2017, exceeding the year’s target
Pershing Gold Submits Expansion Plan for Relief Canyon Gold Mine, Nevada
June 25, 2018
Pershing Gold said that it has submitted a plan of operations for a phase II expansion of the mining and heap leach facilities of the Relief Canyon Mine, located in Pershing County, Nevada, to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Shale Support Acquires Two Sand Mines in Louisiana
June 25, 2018
Shale Support, a provider of frac-sand and logistical solutions to the oil and gas proppant market, has acquired two natural mines located in Kinder and Central Louisiana. This expansion adds 2.0 million tons of nameplate capacity to Shale Support, increasing
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