Sumner 2022 Silica Sand Resource Estimates — Recovery Methods

Company Source Energy Services Ltd.
Date 2022
Region Wisconsin, USA
Commodities Silica Sand
Status Operating

Executive Summary

This report section outlines the recovery methods for the Sumner Mine, operated by Source Energy Services Ltd. Processing is conducted across two locations: a wet-processing plant on the property and a dry-processing plant in Weyerhaeuser, WI. The combined process washes, dries, and sorts ROM sand to produce frac sand.

The wet-processing plant operates at 500 tph, using crushers and density separators to remove contaminants. The dry-processing plant operates at 375 tph, utilizing fluid bed dryers and Rotex separators. Historical production from 2013 to 2022 totals 9.55 million short tons, with 2022 production at 1.10 million short tons.

Processing Profile

  • Crushing: In-line crusher
  • Screening: Scalping screeners, Rotex mineral separators
  • Separation: Density separators, Attrition scrubbers, Cyclones
  • Drying: Fluid bed dryers
  • Dewatering: Belt presses, Dewatering beds

Website: https://www.sourceenergyservices.com/news-releases/source-energy-services-ltd-files-updated-ni-43-101-technical-reports-for-its-mineral-projects-in-wisconsin-united-states

Report Date: 2022

Region: Wisconsin, USA

Project Status: Operating

Commodity: Silica Sand

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