PHOENIX for Mining & Mineral Processing

Double Bucket Dewatering

Mineral processing is a term used by many in the mining industry to describe the separation of commercially valuable minerals from their ores. This process can include several different systems and equipment which should be carefully considered in order to produce the optimal output from a plants operation. Materials mined from large deposits are subject to four general types of…

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Normet secures Hermosa contract

Normet has been awarded a contract for an ancillary underground equipment fleet by South32 for its Hermosa project in Santa Cruz County, Ariz. The contract, executed April 23, was sealed with a ceremony at the Hermosa Centro, the site’s remote operating center. Centro was designed to support the future of mining through innovation and sustainability by providing an office-like setting…

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White House fast-tracks mining projects

The Trump administration has added 10 more U.S. mining projects to a fast-track permitting list aimed at expanding critical minerals production across the country, reported Reuters. The latest addition brings the total number of projects to 20. The projects, which would supply copper, palladium and other minerals, have been granted FAST-41 status, a federal initiative launched in 2015 to streamline…

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MineHub launches trade insights dashboard

Canadian-based MineHub Technologies has introduced its Trade Insights Dashboard analytics tool designed to drive operational efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making across global non-ferrous metal trades. The system’s dashboard provides users with comprehensive visibility into individual trades and supplier performance, including: “In commodity markets, transparency and agility are non-negotiable,” said Andrea Aranguren, CEO of MineHub. “Our Trade Insights Dashboard equips customers…

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Heliostar on track to meet projections after reactivating Mexican mine

Heliostar is on track to meet its 2025 production, sales, and cost guidance by restarting its La Colorada gold-silver mine in Sonora, Mexico, in early January. The company reported 9,082 oz of gold equivalent production and 8,034 oz of sales during the first quarter. Sales of 31,000–41,000 oz of gold equivalent are projected for this year. “Q1 2025 was a very strong quarter, the company’s first…

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Artemis Gold enters commercial production

Canadian miner Artemis Gold has achieved commercial production at the Blackwater open-pit mine in central British Columbia – only three months from commencement of milling operations. “We will soon turn our attention to the potential acceleration of the proposed Phase 2 expansion, which is anticipated to increase Blackwater’s average annual production to over 500,000 equivalent gold ounces per year, firmly…

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Sierra Madre restarts mining at Coloso

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver has commenced underground mining at the Coloso silver-gold mine, located within the producing Guitarra complex in Mexico. The mine was previously developed and mined by First Majestic Silver, and has over 12 kilometers of underground workings.  “This marks another milestone event in the restart of the Guitarra mine complex. The Coloso estimated resource grades are…

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Best practices for operating and maintaining vibrating screens in coal preparation

Egin Equipment

In the demanding world of coal preparation, maintaining consistent performance from vibrating screens is critical to minimizing downtime and maximizing output. These screens are central to separation and dewatering processes. Establishing a proactive maintenance routine and understanding your equipment’s behavior are essential for keeping operations running smoothly. Todd Furrow, with Elgin Separation Solutions, recommends the following to maximize performance and…

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Lynas seeks U.S. help with costs of Texas project

Lynas Rare Earths chief executive said the company is in talks with the U.S. government over additional capital costs it could face as it builds a rare earth processing facility in Seadrift, Texas, reported The Wall Street Journal. In 2023, Lynas secured $258 million in financing from the Pentagon for the project, but says wastewater management issues have added to…

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