RED WING — Demand for silica sand has driven what some are calling "the new gold rush." Since 2008, Wisconsin has built 16 silica sand mines. Eleven more have recently been approved and at least 14 ...

Uttarkashi: The Uttarakhand Geology and Mining Department has identified eight silica sand (glass sand) blocks in Uttarkashi district and initiated their auction, marking a shift towards diversifying ...

As I have tried to study silica-sand issues in southeastern Minnesota, I have to say I am a bit disappointed in Minnesotans. It appears that our stance is "Let's do what we can to prevent silica-sand ...

ST. PAUL - Many Minnesotans are not sure whether more silica sand mining could mean dangerous dust and contaminated water, a booming economy or something in between. Cities and counties have tried to ...

Sand underpins everything from skyscrapers to smartphones. Sharp sand (as opposed to rounded desert sand) is the key ingredient in concrete, while high-purity silica sand is essential for making the ...

The Missouri Mining Commission has revoked a mining permit for a silica sand mine in Ste. Genevieve County. The commission ruled that NexGen Silica’s application did not include a full list of ...

A new report commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and undertaken by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has found the oil and natural gas industries directly or indirectly supported over ...

Sio Silica says it plans to spend $125 million on Port of Churchill infrastructure if the mining company receives provincial ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- Critics of a booming silica sand mining industry will ask lawmakers to hit the pause button Tuesday when the Minnesota Legislature holds its first-ever hearing on a subject that has so ...