August 2025

Berlin, Wisconsin — Badger Mining Corporation (“BMC”), a leading provider of high-quality industrial sand products, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in AMI Silica (“AMIS”), solidifying full ownership of the company.

This strategic move marks a significant milestone in BMC’s expanded and continued commitment to the Canadian oil and gas industry, which it has proudly supported since 1979. The acquisition enhances BMC’s ability to deliver superior service, reliability, and innovation to its customers in both oil and gas and industrial markets across North America.

By fully integrating AMIS operations, BMC is positioned to offer:

• Enhanced supply assurance across key basins
• Expanded access to transload and shipping infrastructure
• Streamlined coordination through a unified team
• Greater consistency in product quality
• Innovation via new product and service offerings

“With rising proppant intensity and dramatic gains in frac crew efficiency, our oil and gas customers’ expectations for service, speed, and reliability have never been higher. This transformational acquisition significantly expands our scale and capacity and strengthens our ability to meet those demands, now and into the future.  In addition, our industrial customer base will benefit greatly from this added scale as well as expanded product offerings,”  said Adam Katz, Chief Commercial Officer for Badger Mining. 

During the transition, it remains business as usual for both AMIS and BMC customers. BMC’s dedicated team is committed to ensuring a seamless experience and continued support as we proceed with integration.

About Badger Mining Corp.

Badger Mining Corporation (BMC) is a family owned, values-driven industrial sand supplier with a Team of awesome Associates passionately pursuing excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.  BMC’s sand operations are located near Fairwater, WI, Taylor, WI and Kermit, TX. Our headquarters, the C.A. Chier Resource Center, is located in Berlin, WI.  BMC’s high quality silica sand is primarily used in hydraulic fracturing for natural gas and oil extraction, and in the foundry metal casting industry. Other applications for our sand include construction, field turf, filter media, and water filtration. For more information, please see www.badgerminingcorp.com

BMC is owned by North Cliff Corporation, a diversified family holding company based in Berlin, Wisconsin.

April 2025

Badger Mining Corporation is proud to have been named a finalist for the Workplace Safety Award at the Wisconsin Safety Conference.

This recognition reflects the dedication and commitment of every team member at Badger Mining who puts safety first—every shift, every day. Our people are the heart of our success, and their efforts help us maintain a culture where everyone goes home safe.

A huge thank you to the Wisconsin Safety Council for this acknowledgment, and congratulations to all the finalists and winners who are raising the bar for workplace safety across the state.

November, 2024

Fort St. John, BC – Badger Mining Corporation, in partnership with TranSand Inc., is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of a major expansion at the TranSand Fort St. John terminal; the first and only unit train facility in Northeast British Columbia (NEBC). This strategic initiative will add 275 new railcar spots, significantly enhancing the capacity and efficiency of our operations.

This expansion will fortify Badger Mining Corporation’s network across Canada, especially boosting supply in the Montney region of NEBC. “We are proactively meeting the demands of our NEBC customers and paving the way for future growth,” said Joe Cessar, Executive Vice President of Sales. “This project underscores our ongoing commitment to ensuring reliable and timely delivery for our customers throughout the year.”

“We are proud to partner with Badger Mining Corp. on this expansion as we work together to meet the growing needs of their customers.” said Norm Taves, President of TranSand. “The addition of 275 new railcar spots at this unit train facility exemplifies our joint efforts to enhance service quality and operational efficiency. With the benefit of our many years of experience in the region, and the support of Badger we were able to find creative solutions to maximize railcar storage and operational efficiency.”

Badger Mining Corporation and TranSand Inc. are dedicated to creating a reliable and seamless supply chain for our clients across Canada. The Fort St. John terminal expansion is a critical component of this vision, supporting both economic growth and operational excellence in the region. With groundwork now complete, rail installation and commissioning are scheduled for spring 2025.

November, 2024

The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) is proud to announce that Badger Mining Corporation (BMC) has been recognized at the Advancing level within its prestigious Green Masters Program®. This program honors Wisconsin businesses that prioritize sustainability, categorizing participants into four levels: Adapting, Advancing, Maturing, and Green Master.

Achieving Advancing status signifies that BMC has identified and begun to manage key sustainability issues, and are actively working to enhance their performance in these areas. This recognition was celebrated at the WSBC’s Annual Conference, held on November 13th at the Harley-Davidson Garage in Milwaukee.

The Green Masters Program® is a comprehensive tool that helps businesses define, prioritize, measure, and manage sustainability performance. It aligns with internationally recognized standards, driving continuous improvement and sustainable success. For over fifteen years, the program has supported companies in building credible and impactful sustainability initiatives. We are honored to be part of this journey towards a more sustainable future in Wisconsin.

“We began our sustainability journey with the WSBC in the summer of 2023. We quickly realized that many of our existing practices were already key components of a successful sustainability program. We are excited to continue developing and enhancing our sustainability efforts to better serve our Associates, Customers, and Stakeholders,” stated Erica Grant,  Vice President of Operations.