Rapid Escalation Anticipated for U.S. Frac Sand Mining and Processing Projects

SUGAR LAND--September 7, 2011--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Forget the gold rush; it's all about sand these days. Frac sand production is growing in North America. Many frac sand mines and processing plants have come online this year, and many others are planned to begin operations in the next few years. IIR is tracking $100 million in active frac sand projects from EOG Resources Incorporated (NYSE:EOG) (Houston, Texas), as well as additional spending other frac sand operations.