ST. LOUIS — Missouri drillers haven't been able to take advantage of the hydraulic fracturing revolution that has driven down natural gas prices across the country, but other companies are experiencing an economic heyday by supplying an ingredient that is playing a big role in the fracking boom.
Missouri's silica sand plays role in fracking boom
Sunday, November 4, 2012 | 7:30 p.m. CST
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