Black Rock Canyon Mine begins field tests of geotextile tubes

September 20, 2010  |  Products

Pacific Gold Corp. has announced that its Black Rock Canyon Mine is testing geotextile tubes for dewatering tailings from the mine’s screening plant in north-central Nevada. Previously, the company tested geotextile tubes in a lab setting with gravel ore from the mine to test the ability of th…
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Lesny departs NAUE America

September 15, 2010  |  News

Three years after assuming the presidency of NAUE America Inc., Carsten Lesny in September announced his intention to leave the company and return to Germany, where he will continue to work in the geotechnics field. NAUE America, based in Atlanta, said in a press release that it would “continu…
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TenCate’s software to assist in flexible pavement designs

September 7, 2010  |  Products

TenCate Geosynthetics North America has introduced Internet-based MiraSpec Design Solutions Software, a software program designed to assist engineers in flexible pavement design, according to a Sept. 7 press release from the company. This software also outlines the role of TenCate’s new RS580i…
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GMA members comment during EPA hearing in Arlington

September 1, 2010  |  GMA News

Following are the comments made by GMA members during the Aug. 30 EPA hearing in Arlington, just outside Washington, D.C.: Today I am representing the Geosynthetic Materials Association, the trade group of 80 companies that manufacture, distribute and install geosynthetic materials, including liners…
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GMA speaks up during EPA coal ash hearing

September 1, 2010  |  News

As hearings continued through September 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks comments regarding the regulation of coal ash containment sites. The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) was among the first in line to address the issue Aug. 30 at the initial hearing in Arlingto…
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New Layfield geomembrane

September 1, 2010  |  Products

Layfield Group has introduced Enviro Liner 6000HD describing it as “a premier grade formulation geomembrane that combines the best properties of flexible polyolefin alloys and high density polyethylene (HDPE).” The new product is noted specifically for its UV resistance, tensile strength…
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Freudenberg’s second geotextile line in Russia

August 23, 2010  |  News, Products

The Italian roofing insulation company, Freudenberg Politex, has invested $1.6m to install a new geotextile nonwovens line at its plant in Zavolzhie, in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region, according to a press release from the company. The plant’s second line, producing material for the fir…
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Building an urban rain garden in Indianapolis

August 19, 2010  |  Products

Stormwater project benefits from Firestone’s donation Indianapolis-based Firestone Specialty Products Company LLC (FSSP) collaborated with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc., Schmidt Associates, and The Athenaeum Foundation this summer to build an environmentally friendly rain garden that serves…
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GMA responds to EPA on coal ash issue

August 18, 2010  |  News

Mr. Steven Souders Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery United States Environmental Protection Agency 5304P Washington, DC 20460 40 CFR Parts 257, 261, 264 et al. Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Special Wastes; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals …
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Training and certification for geomembrane liner leak location surveyors

August 12, 2010  |  Features

By Ian Peggs, Ph.D., P.E Introduction The benefits of performing geoelectric leak location or liner integrity surveys (LIS) as the final stage of geomembrane liner construction quality assurance are well established. In fact, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) Divi…
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