RED WING — Demand for silica sand has driven what some are calling "the new gold rush." Since 2008, Wisconsin has built 16 silica sand mines. Eleven more have recently been approved and at least 14 ...

(WHTM) — You have probably seen silica gel packets in many places such as shoeboxes, dried food, and even bubble wrap. It’s a white packet that always says ‘do not eat’ on it. So what is silica gel ...

A new federal rule is aimed at reducing coal miners’ exposure to silica dust, a leading cause of black lung disease. (Getty Images) It was a celebratory moment years in the making when acting Labor ...

Coal miners have reportedly accused the Trump administration of neglecting their health. Labor groups and Democratic ...

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On April 16, 2024, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (“MSHA”) released its final rule for Respirable Crystalline Silica (“RCS”) for preliminary viewing, and it was published in the Federal ...

Silica gel packets are made of amorphous silicon dioxide, which is not biodegradable. The beads can persist for hundreds of ...

Deep in the hills of West Virginia, coal mining and the dangers that come with it have been a part of families’ lives for ...

The Saudi Arabia silica sand market offers promising opportunities in construction, glass, and foundry industries, fueled by ...

What is the best silica supplement? Silica may not be the best-known mineral supplement, but its popularity is growing thanks to a long list of benefits. It is found in beauty products that promote ...

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