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U.S. Silica to Build Frac Sand Facility in the Permian Basin

Construction will begin immediately, and initial production is scheduled for late in the fourth quarter of 2017.
June 19, 2017
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U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has approved the construction of a new state-of-the-art frac sand mine and plant in West Texas to serve the rapidly growing Permian Basin.


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Frac Sand Continues to Dominate Proppants Market

Increasing proppant consumption per well and improvements in fracturing technologies are the major factors expected to drive the proppant market.
May 31, 2017
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The global proppants market is projected to reach $9.87 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9% between 2017 and 2022.


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Revenue Increases 100% for U.S. Silica in 2017 First Quarter

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. recently announced net income of $2.5 million or $0.03 per basic and diluted share for the first quarter ending March 31.
May 3, 2017
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First quarter results were negatively impacted by $1.5 million in business development-related expenses and $6.3 million in costs related to the restructuring of a vendor contract.


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Dental Ceramics 101

Ceramics are widely used in professional dental products for restorative dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics and endodontics.
Carolyn Primus, Ph.D
April 3, 2017
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Dentistry and ceramics are natural partners. The inherent non-reactivity of most ceramics is perfect for biological uses (indications) in the body, especially dentistry.
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Fourth Quarter 2016 Revenue Increases 34% for U.S. Silica

Revenue in the fourth quarter of 2016 totaled $182.4 million, compared with $136.1 million for the same period last year.
March 8, 2017
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U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. recently announced a net loss of $6.9 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016, compared with a net loss of $15.3 million for the 2015 fourth quarter.
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