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Atlas Sand frac sand operations coming in 2018
Atlas Sand Co. has begun construction on the first of two plants to supply frac sand to the Permian Basin market in West Texas. Keep Reading
Ruling gives OSHA some jurisdiction in mines
A court ruling says the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) can investigate and fine federally regulated mines for safety violations involving non-mining operations. Keep Reading
Metso CEO to resign
Nico Delvaux, president and CEO of Metso, plans to resign and assume a CEO position outside the company. Keep Reading
McCloskey adds Bison Iron as equipment dealer
Bison Iron will serve British Colombia, Canada, as well as Alaska. Keep Reading
MSHA Part 46, Part 48 training now available in Spanish
Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) new miner and refresher training is now available online to Spanish speakers. Keep Reading
2018 safety workshops focus on startup next spring
The first seminar is Feb. 22 in State College, Pennsylvania, while the second is March 14 in Augusta, Maine. Keep Reading
Fairmount Santrol, Unimin Corp. to merge
Fairmount Santrol will be merging with Unimin Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of SCR-Sibelco NV. Keep Reading
Association forecasts cement demand to rise in 2018
Demand for cement is expected to rise globally next year according to the chairman of the World Concrete Association. Keep Reading
Sandvik, Dyno Nobel to launch Mining Academy
The inaugural Mining Academy will take place in spring 2018 in Branson, Missouri. Keep Reading
