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Debunking the Myths of Hydraul ...
SEMCO Publishing
Learn about the misconceptions Americans have about energy, “fracking” and the natural gas and oil industry. Americans’ energy misconceptions can have a direct negative impact the industry and o ... Read more
Social Impacts of Industrial S ...
SEMCO Publishing
Published by The Heartland Institute, This study considers the “social” impact of sand-mining operations, including their impact on land use, scenic beauty, and property values. Emotion and opinio ... Read more
Environmental Impacts of Indus ...
SEMCO Publishing
Published by The Heartland Institute. The rate of silica sand mining in the United States has increased in recent years, due in large part to the tremendous growth in hydraulic fracturing for oil and ... Read more
Roadway Impacts of Industrial ...
SEMCO Publishing
Published by The Heartland Institute. As many as 9,000 non-metallic mines operate in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin – approximately one mine for every 3,000 residents. Until recently, thos ... Read more
Economic Impacts of Industrial ...
SEMCO Publishing
Published by The Heartland Institute. Hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production has dramatically increased the demand for industrial silica sand, known as “frac sand,” available in g ... Read more
Achieving World-class Mining M ...
SEMCO Publishing
The second of six papers showing how a mining enterprise supported by a maintenance organization performing at the “world-class” level stands to reap many benefits including sustained, continuing ... Read more
USGS 2012 Minerals Yearbook: S ...
USGS
2012 USGS overview of the production of construction sand and gravel in 2012 along with information about foreign trade, transportation, recycling, and prices throughout the industry. Includes an look ... Read more
2013 Minerals Yearbook: Stone, ...
USGS
USGS overview of the production of crushed stone in 2013 along with information about foreign trade, transportation, recycling, and prices throughout the industry. Includes an look forward at the indu ... Read more
USGS Minerals Commodity Summar ...
USGS
USGS statistical overview of crushed stone production in 2015. Read more
USGS Mineral Commodity Summary ...
USGS
USGS statistical overview of crushed stone production in 2015. Read more
Cranes & Rigging: Lifting Safe ...
SEMCO Publishing
Mining often requires heavy lifting capabilities for both construction and regular maintenance. Selecting the right crane for the job is key. Read more
Engine Technology: Waiting for ...
SEMCO Publishing
Natural gas offers a tankful of potential benefits for mine fleet operators, but plummeting oil prices will likely keep diesel fuel top choice at the pump for the near future. Read more