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AZFAB Vertical Durability Cell
The AZFAB Vertical Durability Cell provides the scrubbing power necessary to liberate clays through attrition. The most important function of the vertical durability cell is the scrubbing of sand to remove film or clay particles. Removal of this deleterious material… Keep Reading
Met Pro Supply Yield-Pro Rising Current Separator
The Yield-Pro rising current separator separates sand and other minerals based on particle size or specific gravity. The user is able to adjust the density of the bed by means of a simple control. By adjusting the amount of water… Keep Reading
Report says communities at risk from fracking
According to a report by the Civil Society Institute, the Environmental Working Group and Midwest Environmental Advocates, as fracking continues to spread, so could the need for strip-mining the sand needed for the process, which could introduce risks to water,… Keep Reading
Morgan Stanley forecasts increased demand for frac sand
According to an article in Business Insider, Morgan Stanley forecasts sand demand growth of 96 percent in 2016 from 2013. Morgan Stanley’s Ole Slorer, Benjamin Swomley, and Connor Lynagh write that exploration and production (E&P) companies have discovered that when… Keep Reading
Life in the fast lane
A NASCAR career is Greg Biffle’s No. 1 work-related commitment, but the driver with 19 career victories is also at home in the mine. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s journey into aggregates stems from his very own crushing and screening equipment.… Keep Reading
Report: Sand to remain in high demand as proppant
Demand for proppants, which are key to North America's expansion of oil and gas production, is expected to increase over the next four years and surpass $9 billion, according to a Cleveland market research firm. Raw sand will continue to… Keep Reading
Vortex Valves: Straight Line Aggregate Diverters
Sand, gravel and other difficult-to-convey materials can be handled efficiently and economically with Straight Line Aggregate Diverters from Vortex Valves. Featuring abrasion-resistant wear liners and a removable access door to allow for easier inspection or maintenance, the diverters are built… Keep Reading
Settling pond elimination a benefit of ultra-fines recovery system
Deister Machine Co. introduced an ultra-fines recovery (UFR) system at last week's MINExpo. The system is designed to recover ultra-fine sands and silts in quarry applications, as well as to recover tailings in various mining applications. Deister says the system… Keep Reading
Lafarge turns over mining rights across 1,300 acres
Lafarge North America has come to terms with government agencies and jurisdictions to turn over land leases in an effort to preserve the land in and around the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. Lafarge held leases to extract sand and… Keep Reading
