11 new frac sand mines in Texas to threaten Wisconsin mines
Aug 11, 2017· The current frac sand boom in west Texas could be a problem for Wisconsin mines, as 11 new sand mining operations are being developed in Texas near some of the busiest oil fields in the United States, Wisconsin Public Radio reports. Some estimates indicate that the new Texas mines could produce 45 million tons of sand per year and transport it at a much lower cost than sand coming from .