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Metso Outotec ups game for thickener circuits

May 5, 2023May 8, 2023 NAM Staff

Metso Outotec has introduced scalable thickening plant units to ensure outstanding circuit performance and reliability for any minerals processing application or capacity. Comprising high-rate thickeners, high-compression thickeners, paste thickeners, clarifiers and polymer dosing units, the Metso Outotec Thickening Plant Units fit seamlessly with other dewatering units, like filtration or any type of water treatment applications. The pre-engineered units incorporate Planet…

Innovation in mineral processing

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 Jonathan Rowland

Coarse particle flotation and bulk ore sorting are starting to make waves in the mineral processing industry. North American Mining takes a look at both technologies with the help of experts from three leading mineral processing OEMs. By Jonathan Rowland The mining industry is known for the relatively slow pace with which it adopts new technologies. And there are good…

Metso Outotec uncovers Optimus Sinter

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 NAM Staff

Metso Outotec is launching Optimus Sinter, a digital optimizer for iron ore sintering plants. The new tool facilitates improved sinter plant process performance and stability by holistically optimizing the overall sintering processes. Optimus Sinter is one of Metso Outotec’s leading-edge digital solutions to ensure the optimal operation and maintenance of iron ore sintering plants. A sophisticated thermodynamic model forms the…

Metso Outotec opens door on new CIL reactor

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 NAM Staff

Metso Outotec has introduced the next generation of its agitated OKTOP CIL Reactor for gold cyanide leaching and recovery. The Planet Positive reactor is suitable for carbon-in-leach (CIL) and carbon-in-pulp (CIP) process applications and with minimized activated carbon fines-related gold losses and energy consumption, it represents the most sustainable cyanide leaching technology on the market. Versus industry benchmarks, gold losses…

Metso Outotec consolidates, boosts testing capabilities

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 NAM Staff

With the goal of covering the full minerals value chain to support the mining industry worldwide, Metso Outotec has announced the consolidation of its minerals testing services in the U.S. into a single 5,500-square-meter (about 59,000 sq. ft.) facility in York, Pa. The center’s capabilities will be key, as the company said its volume of testing activity has increased significantly…

Metso Outotec grows O-Series wear parts range

August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 NAM Staff

Metso Outotec is expanding its O-Series wear parts offering from working wears to protective wears. The new offering is commercially available now. “We are excited to announce that through the expansion of the offering, the customer can get a complete set of wear parts in a competitive price range from the O-Series offering,” said Olli Heinonen, director, Mid-Market Crusher Wears,…

Metso Outotec twinning with Geminex

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 NAM Staff

Metso Outotec has launched Geminex, a science-based digital twin for efficient resource optimization and variability management. Using the new release, customers can view alternative operational scenarios and parameters and efficiently simulate and test based on real data and the most accurate process models. It is ideal for receiving invaluable information on both short- and long-term decision-making, and also permits operations…

CEEC launches sustainability podcast

June 8, 2022June 9, 2022 NAM Staff

Independent nonprofit industry advocacy group The Coalition for Eco Efficient Comminution (CEEC) has introduced a new podcast series on the topic of mining sustainability, which listeners can download free of charge. Entitled CEECing Change – the Podcast where Industry Collaborates on Eco-efficient Minerals, the series has been created for those interested in sustainability with each episode featuring interviews with individuals…

Metso Outotec to develop electric Lokotrack range

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 NAM Staff

In response to the growing demand for sustainable solutions, Metso Outotec said it is conducting a program to develop a new, complete range of electrically driven track-mounted crushers and screens. The new Lokotrack range will be built on a unique platform that Metso Outotec has been developing since 2020 with a total R&D investment of 20 million euros. The company…

Metso Outotec sending grinding equipment to Las Truchas

February 4, 2022February 11, 2022 NAM Staff

Metso Outotec landed a €17 million order for key grinding equipment for ArcelorMittal’s Las Truchas iron ore processing facility in Mexico, which is currently undergoing a refurbishment. The 2.3-million-ton-per-year plant will be getting two new Premier grinding mills under the transaction, each with installed power of 19 megawatts, as well as an in-house designed Mill Reline Machine to permit the…