TEACHING AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS

Hydrocyclones have been workhorses of mineral processing for over a century.But how is this venerable technology adapting to the needs of 21st century mining? By Jonathan Rowland Digital solutions, such as CycloneSense from Metso (pictured), help detect disturbances and optimize separation performance. Hydrocyclones have been around for a while; invented in the late 1800s, they were further developed and introduced for…

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AN ABUNDANCE OF OPPORTUNITY

Job site mechanization offers cutting-edge industry solutions, and the benefits can add up – quickly. By Raymond Ippersiel The mining industry continues to see steady change. With precious metals like gold, platinum and chrome being vital components in everyday objects, the demand for these ores continues to grow. Crews are pushing for safer and more productive solutions to transform modern…

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BRAKING LIKE A BOSS

In this relatively new world of smart mining, the evolution of smart braking has the ability to bring about unprecedented positive change in mining efficiency and safety, according to Hilliard’s Spencer Passmore. As bulk material handling machinery continues to evolve with enhanced power and efficiency, the need for braking systems that can efficiently control speed and halt machinery both in…

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Haver & Boecker Niagara introduces educational guides

Haver & Boecker Niagara announced two new educational guides that expand its signature PROcheck service program.  The first guide, titled “Finding the Sweet Spot, Your Guide to Optimal Screening,” helps customers better understand the relationship between opening, open area and wear life, and how to optimize their vibrating screens for maximum throughput and product quality. By analyzing the three phases…

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Eclipse releases SourceOne EKPS enhancements

Data technology solutions provider Eclipse Mining Technologies, developer of the SourceOne Enterprise Knowledge Performance System (EKPS), has announced the launch of its latest release of enhancements, a significant expansion of its product capabilities.  This milestone comes as mining and other similar big data industries continue to face increasingly complex data challenges that coincide with the exponential acceleration in the development…

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ABD Solutions unveils vehicle automation solution

Promising autonomous vehicle fleet supervision even in the most remote environments, ABD Solutions is releasing its newest development, the Indigo Drive mobile supervisory system. The system allows mining vehicles to be automated anywhere in the world without the need for existing infrastructure. The compact Mobile Supervisory System consists of the servers and operator stations that enable a site to manage…

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