Merchants Fleet’s Director of Fleet Consulting provides tips to improve fuel economy for support vehicles by evaluating technologies, vehicle types, driver behavior and more. by Tim Mundahl Fleet operators face ongoing pressure from volatile fuel prices and environmental scrutiny in today’s resource-intensive mining sector. While much of the attention often focuses on heavy extraction equipment, the performance of support and…
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For the last few years, Weir has been working to expand its range of ENDURON vibrating screens. It’s ENDURON ORBITAL screen fills an important gap in the market for smaller, lower tonnage mining operations. Available in both circular (C-series) and elliptical (E-series) motion screens, the ENDURON ORBITAL is well-suited to crushing circuits in both secondary and tertiary screening duties During…
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In the mining world, you often hear screen suppliers mention “G-force” as a critical performance metric. But what exactly is G-force, and why does it matter? by Derek Kerkera Understanding G-ForceG-force in screening systems is determined by two key factors: the speed at which the offset weights rotate and the stroke length of the machine’s vibration. For instance, consider a…
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Hoists are the backbone of most underground mines; without them, operations come to a standstill, threatening worker safety and mine productivity. North American Mining explores factors in the selection, operation and maintenance of this critical infrastructure. by Jonathan Rowland Underground mining is “increasingly trending toward deeper operations and larger payloads,” as Francis Lacasse, ABB’s local business line manager for hoisting…
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Recent developments are driving progress in surface mine electrification, sparking new opportunities to enhance productivity while also reducing emissions. by Jonathan Rowland The mining industry has “always been built on scale, strength, and certainty,” said Daniel Robertson, marketing/sales manager at Innomotics; however, the climate conversation has “shifted expectations” with global mandates calling for a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by…
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Missouri S&T symposium to address small modular reactors in retired mines. Could some of Missouri’s decommissioned mines potentially become secure sites for small modular nuclear reactors and help advance the state’s clean energy future? Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology believe so and will hold a free symposium related to the topic on August 5. “There’s a real…
Read MoreICMM has published Tools for Psychological Health and Safety to support mining and metals companies in embedding strong mental health and safety practices into daily operations and organizational culture. “There is no higher priority for ICMM members than keeping people safe and healthy at work. These new tools will accelerate critically needed progress on strengthening safety cultures and supporting workers’…
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by Mark S. Kuhar Van der Graaf (VDG), the world’s leading manufacturer of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including aggregate, mining, food processing and material handling, celebrated 40 years of innovation and growth with an Open House at its state-of-the-art facility in Shelby Township, Mich. The event – which took place July 11 – was attended…
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Enhancing sustainability through optimized production at the screen. by Serge Raymond A growing trend within the mining and aggregate industries is adjusting practices with the goal of creating more eco-conscious operations. Increasing efficiency is one key approach toward this goal, which requires a good relationship between a plant’s workforce and its equipment. Screen media selection plays a vital role, and…
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This lithium production methodology is growing rapidly, drawing interest from environmentalists and producers alike, because it reduces the environmental impact and the cost of lithium production. by Jorge Espinoza and Victor Mwaba, Emerson Growing demand for lithium compounds for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries is constrained by the difficulty of maximizing its extraction from natural sources. There are…
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