Kansas-based Bunting Magnetics has launched its new high-intensity Electromagnetic Wet Filter designed for fine particle separation across multiple industries including mineral processing. The filter generates a high-intensity magnetic field ranging from 3,500 to 10,000 Gauss, enabling the separation of extremely fine iron and paramagnetic minerals from liquids and slurries. In addition to mineral processing, the filter can be used in…
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Saskatchewan receives millions for rare earth research
Canadian officials announced more than C$16 million to support the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC). The funding will be used to expand the Rare Earth Processing Facility to process a wider range of rare earth minerals and to create a new database. “Investing in regional strengths like mining, exploration, and mineral processing helps us build a solid path to a strong…
Read MoreSeeking future mining engineers
Virginia Tech explains how higher education can expand the mining talent pool to meet critical mineral demand. Edited by Josephine Patterson The mining industry is booming to meet the demand for critical minerals necessary for the green tech revolution; however, it is left digging deep to find highly trained mining engineers to keep up. “If we’re going to achieve all…
Read MoreHitting peak screen productivity
Haver & Boecker Niagara’s Thiago Henrique Buoso explains how preventative maintenance – specifically condition monitoring systems – can minimize downtime while maximizing ROI. Edited by Josephine Patterson As the saying goes, a watched pot never boils. Rather than idling by the stove, gathering the meal’s ingredients first can yield a bubbling pot upon your return, enhancing efficiency. While the idea…
Read MoreBASF, hydroGEOPHYSICS to enhance copper recovery
Global chemical company BASF and geophysical services company hydroGEOPHYSICS (HGI) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at combining expertise in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and deep well injection to optimize copper extraction. The collaboration will utilize HGI’s geophysical techniques to identify areas within the heap that currently offer poor recovery and will involve the design and implementation of a deep well…
Read MoreMoving tons through the Iron Ore Range
A look at the design and maintenance of mechanical conveyors for this vital American mining region. By Dan Baxter Several factors play into the safety, reliability, and maintenance requirements of mechanical conveying systems. And while all mining and mineral processing operations are more demanding of their mechanical conveying equipment, handling iron ore and taconite in the Iron Range requires special…
Read MoreCanada to streamline permitting process: Energy Minister
Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson told Reuters that the country plans to boost its energy security by slashing the time it takes to develop new critical mineral mines. “(We’re) looking at how do we optimize the regulatory and permanent processes so you can take what is a 12- to 15-year process and bring it down to…
Read MoreRhosonics releases SDM ECO Slurry Density Meter
Rhosonics has unveiled its third-generation product, the SDM ECO. The new release is a significant advancement in slurry density measurement technology, according to the company; it offers improved accuracy, reliability, and user-friendliness. Also, according to Rhosonics, the product preludes a new era of slurry density measurements. The SDM ECO uses ultrasonic technology to measure the density of slurries in real…
Read MoreChallenges and opportunities in mining education
North American Mining discusses the current state and future development of mining education in North America with experts from some of the region’s leading mining engineering schools, the National Mining Association, and the Mining Industry Human Resources Council. by Jonathan Rowland Workforce and talent gaps are nothing new to anyone who has spent time around the mining industry. The Society…
Read MoreCritical Minerals Expertise Makes Missouri S&T a Top Tech Hub
Missouri University of Science and Technology’s expertise in critical minerals and materials research has led to its selection as one of 31 Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs (Tech Hubs) funded through the CHIPS and Science Act. The 31 hubs were announced Oct. 23. The Tech Hub Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), focuses on…
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