Choosing the right equipment for crushing and grinding processing circuits is a multi-pronged process. by Steve Sewerniuk As demand for critical minerals and industrial materials continues to rise, operators in the lithium, fertilizer (potash, nitrogen, phosphates), gypsum, salt and other minerals industries are under increasing pressure to improve throughput, reduce energy consumption, and maximize yield. In soft rock applications, especially,…
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Aquatech has acquired Koch Technology Solutions’ (KTS) direct lithium extraction (DLE) business, integrating the Li-Pro Lithium Selective Sorption (LSS) technology and extensive Li-Pro IP portfolio into the PEARL process technology platform. The acquisition adds DLE to Aquatech’s extensive process flowsheet IP, lithium conversion and crystallization capabilities. With this addition, Aquatech said its PEARL platform becomes the only commercially proven, end-to-end…
Read MoreArizona Lithium officially opened the Lithium Research Centre in Tempe, Ariz., on May 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by federal and state government officials as well as economic development officers. The facility, which is backed by the Arizona Commerce Authority, is focused on technological advancements in lithium processing. It will also function as a test facility focused on the…
Read MoreEngineer and metallurgy group Novopro Projects has been acquired by CIMIC Group and its Sedgman subsidiary. Novopro specializes in project development and operational optimization in minerals processing for lithium projects, as well as in potash, salt, magnesium and soda ash. With expertise in lithium processing technology, the acquisition expands Sedgman’s service offerings to clients from sustaining capital through to major…
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