Hi-Crush idles Whitehall frac sand plant citing market softness


Hi-Crush idles Whitehall frac sand plant citing market softness


One of Wisconsin’s largest frac sand producers has idled one of its plants citing market conditions.

Hi-Crush Partners announced Wednesday that it had temporarily stopped dry plant operations at its facility in Whitehall in Trempealeau County, though the company says it will continue to run a wet plant and sell stockpiled sand at the site.

Hi-Crush did not say how many jobs were affected...

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Ken Notes: These mines are like investment banks the cash flow can be turned on and off at will and guarantee a sustainable long term profit. They have delivery costs associated with location and logistics is how they will thrive. We also need to note that some day in the future they will fold up the tent and leave altogether, We need to plan today for site reclamation and cleanup...

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