FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA) announced today that its Board of
Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per common share. The dividend is payable
on Jan. 5, 2015 for all shareholders
of record as of the close of business on Dec. 15, 2014.
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a member of the Russell 2000, is a
leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas
industry, and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its
114-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 250 products to
customers across our end markets. The company currently operates
nine industrial sand production plants and seven oil and gas sand
production plants. The company is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland and also has offices
located in Chicago, Illinois,
Houston, Texas and Shanghai, China. The company operates on
a platform of ethics, safety and sustainability. U.S. Silica is a
founding member of Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association (WISA) and
has been recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources (WDNR) as a partner in the WDNR Green Tier program. In
becoming a Green Tier participant, U.S. Silica demonstrates its
commitment to achieving superior environmental and economic
performance.
Media Inquiries: Alison
Holder
Manager of Corporate Communications
301-682-0326
holder@ussilica.com
Investor Relations Inquiries: Mike
Lawson
Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
301-682-0304
lawsonm@ussilica.com
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SOURCE U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.