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Summer Entertaining: The Mineral Behind the Fun
Sand is often associated with beautiful beach scenes and warm summer days, but its uses go far beyond building sandcastles. For instance, silica sand – which is most commonly known as quartz,
13 Sep 2023
2022 ESG Milestones: A Celebration of Progress
Our 2022 ESG Report details our progress toward accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth in the communities where we live and work.
12 Sep 2023
Mike Maloney: Guiding the Next Generation
Mike Maloney – Director of Mine Planning and Geology – looks back on his experience working at Covia and how it shaped his personal and professional life.
14 Aug 2023
The Floor Is Yours — But Your Toll Blending Partner Makes a Difference
When you work in custom toll blending – producing a specialized blend of minerals, aggregates and additives according to a customer’s specific formula – you’re used to being behind the scenes. “People
07 Aug 2023
Transforming Communities: Covia Mexico and Balloon Latam’s Partnership Continues to Thrive
Over the last six months, Covia – in partnership with Balloon Latam – has continued to help transform communities in Mexico. Covia remains committed to investing in global initiatives and advancing
19 Jul 2023
Michele Oxlade: Advocate for a Greener Tomorrow
From advising on Canadian legislation to creating organization-wide environmental initiatives, I am appreciative for the experiences and opportunities Covia has encouraged me to pursue throughout my
12 Jul 2023
How to Choose a Toll Blending Partner
Choosing a custom toll blending partner is often the start of a long relationship — one that continuously improves with age. Developing this relationship with an experienced partner can help a company
10 May 2023
Commitment to Sustainability: Arbor Day 2023
Since 2021, Covia has proudly supported the Arbor Day Foundation with several unique tree-planting projects across North America. During the first year of our partnership, we helped plant 13,900 trees
28 Apr 2023
Kristin Lewis: Pushing Beyond Corporate Responsibility
I was in my 20s when I first joined Covia back in 2005 and to say a lot has changed since then is an understatement. Both the company and I have grown considerably over that near two-decade span. From
27 Apr 2023
Covia’s Community Investment: 2022 Year in Review
Every year, Covia is committed to being a leading provider of high-performance mineral and material solutions and a driver for positive change. Being an international company means that we’re a part
29 Mar 2023
Wilma Ridley: Building a Career That Allows Me to Support My Coworkers and Community
I joined the organization in 2006, I had no idea that it would launch a 17-year career where I'd learn more about sand than the average individual while being able to support the initiatives that mean
17 Mar 2023
Deliver on Promise: How BESTSAND™ Drives Quality Results for Top Golf Courses
Championship-quality golf sand starts with the right sites and experts. Learn how BESTSAND is made and why it’s trusted by the top golf courses in the U.S.
13 Mar 2023
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