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Highlights the issues discussed at the 54th Annual Colorado MPD conference held in 2004 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Theme of the conference; Advantage of down cycles; Effect of small changes in commodity prices on operating costs and profitability; Significance of sand products to the mining industry; Mining method developed to address the potential for high radioactivity in the orebody.

The article focuses on industrial sand and gravel along with information on its production, consumption, trade, prices and outlook for the industry. Topics discussed include increase in the production of industrial sand and gravel in the U.S. in 2014, rise in exports of industrial sand and gravel in 2014 compared with 2013 and Canada and Mexico as major import sources for silica sand in the US. It mentions about safety and health regulations and environmental restrictions for the industry.

The article offers information on issuing of federal permit by U.S. Forest Service to Roger Lothspeich and Peggy Braunberger, residents of Montana, on request of mining gravel from Theodore Roosevelt ranch, North Dakota.

The article reports on a bill that is aimed at revising sand mines regulations in Wisconsin. It was reported in the "Journal Sentinel" in October 16, 2013 that legislation emerged after Republicans showed interest in helping the sand mining industry which is facing stringent restrictions set by local authorities. The bill was rejected by Democrats, local officials and conservation groups.

The article discusses the domestic production, consumption and imports of industrial sand and gravel. It cites some of the uses of industrial sand and gravel including foundry, glassmaking and filtration. It mentions on the increasing consumption of industrial sand and gravel in the U.S. due to its high quality and advanced processing techniques. It also notes that the production of silica sand has increased in 2011 due to the growth of exploration and production of natural gas.

The article offers a look at the operation and performance of the mineral industry in Wisconsin in 2006. It mentions that the dominant minerals in the state's aggregate industry include dolomite, sand and gravel. It describes the production of stone, sand and Precambrian crystalline rock in the state. It also explores the metallic mining activities in the state.

Reports on the approval of a sand and gravel mine operation proposed by Mexican firm Cemex in Santa Clarita, California. Objections of environmental groups to the mine; Information on the agreement between Cemex and the Los Angeles County.