Industrial Minerals


Global rig count continues to increase through November

08 December 2011

by Jack Elliott

US drives 14% increase globally; barytes and bentonite markets set to benefit

Keywords: Baker Hughes, oilfield minerals, drilling frac sand, barytes, bentonite

Global oil and gas exploration rose 14% year on year in November, driven largely by a continued activity increase in the US, according to oilfield services group Baker Hughes.

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