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Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Draft Comprehensive Study Finds Frac Sand Mining Environmentally Sound

A draft report of a strategic analysis of the mining of industrial silica sand, also called “frac sand,” was released in June 2016 by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The study ...
Popular Science

Super hot sand could help us store renewable energy

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The US is pushing to decarbonize its energy sources to stay in ...
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Research & Commentary: Study Highlights the Massive Importance of Oil and Gas Industries, Via Silica Sand Mining, to the Wisconsin Economy

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 ...
William & Mary

Respirable Crystalline Silica

Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in the earth's crust. Materials like sand, stone, concrete, and mortar contain crystalline silica. It is also used to make products such as glass, pottery, ...

Homerun Resources Inc. and UC Davis Produce Fused Silica Glass from SME Silica Sand Using Fast Joule Heating and File Patent Application for Femtosecond Silica Pu…

Detailed price information for Homerun Resources Inc (HMR-X) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.