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Truckers against Trafficking
U.S. Silica’s Truckers against Trafficking
In 2020, US Silica began a partnership with Truckers Against Trafficking, a non-profit organization that educates, equips, empowers, and mobilizes members of the trucking and energy industries to combat human trafficking.
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“We strongly believe in Truckers Against Trafficking’s mission and recognize that due to the nature of our industry, we have an opportunity to take a stand against these crimes,” state US Silica in its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report.
As part of its onboarding and orientation processes, US Silica actively supports and promotes Truckers Against Trafficking’s educational resources and materials to ensure all employees are informed on the warning signs of human trafficking and how they can assist law enforcement in the recognition and reporting of illegal activity.
Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) began as an initiative in 2009 and became an official non-profit in 2011. The organization recognizes that members of the trucking, bus and energy industries are invaluable in the fight against human trafficking. “As the eyes and ears of our nation’s highways, you are in a unique position to make a difference and close loopholes to traffickers who seek to exploit our transportation system for their personal gain,” TAT says on their website.
“There are over three million truck drivers across the United States, driving day and night to move the a
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commercial goods that help sustain our nations economy,” said Kendis Paris, executive director of TAT. “Who better to spot potential signs of trafficking on the roads and at public rest stops, travel plazas, restaurants, and hotels?”
“Last year, more than 400 U.S. Silica Truckers completed the Truckers against Trafficking training program, which teaches individuals how to identify and report to authorities the signs of human trafficking.” According to TAT’s annual report, in 2020, there were 2,692 calls made into the national human trafficking hotline, 708 likely cases of human trafficking generated, and 1,296 victims were identified.
To learn more about Truckers Against Trafficking visit their website www.truck-
Everyday Heroes Needed
Truckers are the eyes and ears of our nation’s highways. Victims forced into sexual slavery need your help. If you see a minor working the lot or suspect pimp control, call 1-888-3737-888 and report what you know.
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ersagainsttrafficking.org. There are lots of resources and training videos for anyone interested.
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000 Index. The Company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in a wide range of industrial applications and in the oil and gas industry. Over its 119-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 1,500 diversified products to customers across our end markets. U.S. Silica’s wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The Company currently operates 27 mines and production facilities. The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas and has offices in Frederick, Maryland, Reno, Nevada and Chicago, Illinois. F
Nevada Gold Mines Drives Community Broadband Project
ELKO, Nevada – Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Elko Area Digital Transformation Project, bringing reliable highspeed internet services to local communities. NGM is partnering with Anthem Broadband, formerly Safelink Internet, to offer broadband internet services to all citizens of Elko, Spring Creek, and Lamoille.
To further benefit local communities, NGM will lend Anthem Broadband $10 million for the project through the company’s I-80 Fund program, a rural economic development initiative that supports small business development and stimulating economic growth in northern Nevada. Anthem Broadband will pay a low interest rate on the loan and once repaid, the I-80 Fund will utilize these funds to continue to support other small businesses. An additional $20 million will be loaned to Anthem Broadband through a community-based funding mechanism that will allow for the money and interest paid on the loan to go back to the community fund for investment growth now and to benefit local communities well into the future.
Anthem Broadband will laying fiber in April 2021 and is working with a construction partner which will hire local contractors to execute the construction. Community members will be able to start connecting to the broadband service this summer, with full completion of the project expected to take 24 months. The broadband service will offer speeds ranging from 250Mbps to 10Gbps.
“There is a huge need for quality internet in rural areas and this project will enable many opportunities for our communities that are a challenge with our current internet options,” said Greg Walker, NGM Executive Managing Director, “The COVID-19 pandemic increased the need for reliable internet services even more so with remote learning options and telehealth accessibility. This project will also help grow our economy, attracting businesses to the area by providing the necessary infrastructure for them to succeed. We are excited to see the project begin and look forward to the benefits it brings to our local communities”.
Anthem Broadband is also committed to expanding into other nearby communities including Battle Mountain, Carlin, and Wells.
“Anthem Broadband was developed around the commitment of bringing highspeed broadband to underserved areas,” said Jacob Larsen, CEO of Anthem Broadband. “Our goal is to transform a community and provide a quality service to everyone in the area. We are only successful when we serve everyone in the area and don’t believe in cherry-picking key areas of high return while leaving others to suffer.”
The partnership between NGM and Anthem Broadband has created a unique opportunity to fund the project with no added financial commitment from customers, which means businesses and residents will not have to worry about any construction fees, activation fees, or other hidden sign-up fees.
To learn more about the project, and to sign up for project reminders and timelines, please visit http://www.elko. anthembroadband.com/
About Nevada Gold Mines
Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) and is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) combined their significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world.
About Anthem Broadband
Safelink Internet is now Anthem Broadband. The name change is a result of a rebranding effort designed to mirror the growth, transformation, and future vision of the company. While company leadership has not changed, the company’s focus has expanded to provide additional products and enhanced customer service to everyone it serves. F
Thoughtfully Developing the Most Advanced Lithium Project in the United States
In January 2021, Thacker Pass received a Record of Decision from the US Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM), representing their final decision to approve the project and the final national-level permit required to start construction.
Construction is expected to commence in early 2022 after receipt of key state-level permits, anticipated by year end.
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South of the Montana Mountains
Located in the McDermitt Caldera, approx. 60 miles north-northwest of Winnemucca, NV. In 2018, the project location was moved south of the Montana Mountains to avoid disturbing sensitive ecological areas.
Going beyond the regulatory requirements to protect the environment
Filtered dry-stack tailings, concurrent reclamation, extensive water recycling and state-of-the-art emissions controls systems throughout the operation.
Aiming to be a carbon neutral project
A co-located sulfuric acid plant will generate carbon-free electricity that will power the processing plant. We are currently assessing the project’s projected greenhouse gas emissions.
Monitoring and studying water resources in the area since 2011
Thacker Pass will consume less than 1% of the total approximate 350,000 acre-feet water per year pumped from wells in Humboldt County.
Engaged with the local community for more than 10 years
Community contributions include BuildNV, Safe Have Wildlife Sanctuary, Ducks Unlimited, Winnemucca Food Bank, Mining Industry Foundation for LHS and more.
Committed to employing locally
Up to 1,000 jobs during the two-year construction period and at least 300 permanent family-supporting jobs during operations. Plus hundreds of indirect jobs with suppliers to support the mine.
