SD company says it has secured silica mine claims
March 20, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
RAPID CITY, S.D. A South Dakota-based company says it has secured silica sand mining claims in three Black Hills counties. Continue Reading
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Minnesota Committee OKs sand mining moratorium
February 26, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. New silica sand mines would be prohibited from opening for a year under a bill a Minnesota Senate committee approved Tuesday. Continue Reading
Lawmakers OK sand mining moratorium, despite GOP objections
February 26, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
ST. PAUL New silica sand mines would be prohibited from opening for a year under a bill a state Senate committee approved Tuesday. Continue Reading
Sand storm brewing on the horizon
February 22, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
Mining for sand used in the hydraulic fracturing process has become a hot topic in Minnesota and state leaders in North Dakota are paying attention. Continue Reading
Sand mining legislative testimony coarse
February 19, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Minn. lawmakers to look at sand mining
February 17, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Opponents cite environmental concerns and
stress on roadsST. 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.
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