Mintek’s Season of Giving

Dec 14, 2023 | News/General

Mintek’s Season of Giving Each holiday season, the team at Mintek Resources works together to support local charitable organizations through monetary and material donations. This year, we’d like to spotlight the 501(c)(3) partners local to our Dayton, OH headquarters...

Lime-based Products: Frequently Asked Questions

Dec 1, 2023 | News/General

Lime-based Products: Frequently Asked Questions 1. What are the selection criteria for the various lime products? a. Soil type: Quicklime, Calciment® LKD and Portland cement each have their place depending on the soil’s plasticity and clay content. Refer to our...

Chemical Uses in Soil Treatment

Oct 10, 2023 | Modifying, Stabilizing

Chemical Uses in Soil Treatment Soil treatment stands as a foundational practice in civil construction projects and environmental remediation endeavors. It involves the adjustment of soil properties to ensure suitability for specific applications. Whether you’re...

Dealing with Expansive Soils in Construction

Sep 8, 2023 | Modifying

Dealing with Expansive Soils in Construction When it comes to construction projects, one of the most significant challenges that engineers and builders encounter is the presence of expansive soils. Expansive soils, also known as shrink-swell soils, have the ability to...

Coal Ash Pond Remediation

Jul 21, 2023 | Full Depth Reclamation

Coal Ash Pond Remediation Coal Ash Pond EPA Regulation History After a catastrophic spill in December of 2008 that flooded over three hundred acres of land with coal combustion residuals (CCR), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) proposed...