silica

U.S. Silica Revenue Increases 19% Sequentially in 2017 Second Quarter

Overall tons sold totaled 3.638 million, up 63% compared with 2.237 million tons sold in the second quarter of 2016 and an increase of 7% sequentially from the first quarter of 2017.

August 11, 2017

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U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. recently announced net income of $29.5 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, compared with a net loss of $11.8 million for the second quarter of 2016.

Silica Aerogel Market to See 31.1% CAGR through 2022

The U.S. is the major consumer of silica aerogel, and its demand is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period.

August 10, 2017

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The worldwide market for silica aerogel is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.1% through 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.