There is a specific, electric silence that hangs in the air when you’re leaning over a light table or a dual-monitor setup, cross-referencing a high-grade sampling hit with the BLM MLRS (Mineral & Land Records System) and the latest Master Title Plat. It’s the moment of the critical “check.” You’ve identified the target – the geology aligns, the historical reports…
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Adionics’ CCO François-Michel Colomar talks about its work in direct lithium extraction (DLE), doing what no one else has: performing direct lithium salt extraction via a liquid-liquid process. Edited by Donna Schmidt A reduced footprint for lithium? Yes, according to global group Adionics, which has developed a technology based on the implementation of a selective extraction of salts; its liquid-liquid…
Read MoreAttendees for the biennial event are racing to Central Bank Center for the latest in process and preparation ideas and technology. by Donna Schmidt Coal preparation experts are again convening in Lexington, Ky., for the CoalProTec Coal Processing Technical Conference and Exhibition, set for April 27-29 at the Central Bank Center. The event’s host, the Coal Preparation Society of America…
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Moving beyond child’s play in an industry that is increasingly challenging and changing everyone’s expectations by the day. Edited by Donna Schmidt Let’s face it, there’s no way to sugar-coat the truth: mining is hard work. What’s more, the logistics of moving those resources have grown more and more complex as regulations, environmental considerations and evolving technology change the game every…
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What one global operator is doing to tackle not only water management and sustainability, but the broader ideas of a reduced carbon footprint and the digital future. by Donna Schmidt With operations in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia, Anglo American epitomizes the truly global mining operator, primarily focused on copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients.…
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From seam to surface, Core Natural Resources’ Enlow Fork operation in Pennsylvania is an example of longwall leadership. North American Mining magazine was recently invited to be part of an exclusive tour of the engineering and technology that has gone into its success. by Donna Schmidt As coal mines go, longwalls are arterial elements of the production picture. And with…
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Mines should not approach dust control as a necessary must, but rather a strategic element of business. by Veronica Caponio No matter your material, dust is an unavoidable byproduct of mining. From the moment material is drilled, blasted or excavated, airborne particulates are released into the environment and persist through crushing, conveying, screening and final material handling. While dust has…
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Ventilation-on-demand systems can deliver energy savings exceeding 20% in underground mines, but success demands more than simply bolting on a VFD. by Jonathan Rowland Out of sight, and out of mind: at many mines, fans run at maximum capacity around the clock, regardless of actual demand. The consequences of this approach are costly: excessive energy consumption, equipment wear, and dust…
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Wire rope engineering balances competing demands for performance, durability, and cost while revealing broader issues affecting machine health. by Jonathan Rowland Lift. Lower. Lift. Lower. The life of the wire ropes that give electric rope shovels their name might seem an exercise in simplicity. In reality, these are highly engineered components that do far more than meets the casual eye:…
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