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Silica Sand Mining: Put Environmental Controversy to Rest

A Wisconsin sand mining company focuses on community, and makes a positive impact on local citizens.
  • By Sharon Verbeten
  • July 31, 2014

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Silica Sand Mining: Put Environmental Controversy to Rest
Community perception is a main reason why being a good corporate citizen has become an important and necessary way of doing business for Badger Mining Corporation.

There’s no doubt Wisconsin has some of the best sand in the world. The state’s Department of Natural Resources knows it — they are even quoted as such in a 2013 article on WisconsinWatch.org relating to the sand mining industry. 

According to the Wisconsin Center for...

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