Tag: frac sand

Photo: Superior Industries

What’s new in frac sand processing

February 7, 2024By

Check out the latest frac sand processing equipment from Superior Industries and Weir Minerals.

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Brand-new executive team at Hi-Crush

December 3, 2020By

New leadership at the proppant and logistics services provider includes Dirk Hallen, Stephen White and William Barker.

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Smart Sand

Smart Sand acquires Eagle Materials’ oil, gas proppants segment

September 22, 2020By

According to Smart Sand, the segment’s primary assets include frac sand mines and related processing facilities in Utica, Illinois, and New Auburn, Wisconsin.

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Frac sand producers are taking advantage of this lull in the market to prepare for the next boom. Photo: iSstock.com/BanksPhotos

Waiting on the frac sand floodgates to open

September 20, 2019By

One industry veteran provides his view on the evolving frac sand market and offers a look at what’s coming down the pike.

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P&Q University Lesson 1: Industry Overview

August 1, 2019By

The first lesson in Pit & Quarry University is an industry overview, which details the progress of every aspect of the industry.

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Market dynamics are driving new frac sand operations in places like Oklahoma and Louisiana. Photo courtesy of CDE.

Agility key to frac sand success

June 26, 2019By

Changes in the frac sand market landscape are opening opportunities to new and upcoming operations in different parts of North America.

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Hi-Crush

Hi-Crush, Chesapeake enter frac sand supply agreement

November 19, 2018By

Hi-Crush entered into a new, long-term frac sand supply agreement with Chesapeake Energy Corp.

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Van Tongeren America's mobile classification system

Mobile classification system separates aggregate without water

October 30, 2018By

A new, self-contained particle separation system from Van Tongeren America fits on a standard truck base.

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Vista develops Oklahoma frac sand mine

October 15, 2018By

Vista Proppants & Logistics, a frac sand provider, announced the development of a mine northeast of Fay, Oklahoma.

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