Executive Q&A: FLSmidth’s Mikko Keto

In an interview with NAM, FLSmidth group CEO Mikko Keto discusses the landmark 2022 takeover of TK Mining and its impact on the company now and into the future. Edited by Donna Schmidt Last August, global processing company FLSmidth closed its takeover of thyssenkrupp’s mining business TK Mining after a months-long process. While no financial details were released, it was…

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Innovation in mineral processing

Coarse particle flotation and bulk ore sorting are starting to make waves in the mineral processing industry. North American Mining takes a look at both technologies with the help of experts from three leading mineral processing OEMs. By Jonathan Rowland The mining industry is known for the relatively slow pace with which it adopts new technologies. And there are good…

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Women In Mining Unveils WIM100 List For 2022

Women in Mining (WIM UK) has launched its 2022 edition of the “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” after a nomination and shortlisting period that included several hundred submissions. The biennial list of 100, sponsored by BMO Capital Markets, Heidrick & Struggles and BCG (Boston Consulting Group), was curated from 915 nominations for 491 women from 61 countries. “Through their…

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PUMPING SUCCESS

Surface mine dewatering pumps may not be particularly glamorous, but they are essential. North American Mining magazine talked to three experts about the most important factors impacting pump selection and performance. By Jonathan Rowland Dewatering pumps “play a critical role in all mining operations and are therefore among the most important equipment in a mine,” said Mikael Hjelm, business development…

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