Tag: mineral processing

Metso boosts flowsheet control with new MPT

NAM Staff

Metso has introduced its new Metso Power Transmission (MPT) offering to customers worldwide, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern mineral processing operations. Featuring the H-Series and R-Series gearbox platforms specifically engineered for horizontal and vertical grinding mills, respectively, the solutions are designed to offer exceptional reliability, serviceability, and OEM value in aftermarket applications. The in-house-designed power transmission…

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Sealing innovation

Warren Smith

How smart sealing technology is advancing U.S. mining efficiency and sustainability, and sealing the future of mineral processing. by Warren Smith Mining operations worldwide face some of the most punishing environments on Earth. From blistering desert heat to freezing winters and from abrasive, high-solids slurries to corrosive chemicals, equipment is constantly tested. For rotating machinery like slurry pumps, seals are…

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Slurry transportation: looking beyond the pump

Jonathan Rowland
Emerson, The Lubrizol Corporation, Valmet and Weir.

Slurry transportation systems rely on pumps to impart kinetic energy to the slurry. Without them, the slurry would not move; however, pumps do not exist in isolation. North American Mining examines two other critical elements in slurry transportation – valves and pipelines – with the help of experts from Emerson, The Lubrizol Corporation, Valmet and Weir. by Jonathan Rowland Efficient…

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Eriez appoints Todd Burchett to lead global mining and minerals

NAM Staff

Eriez Vice President of Global Sales Todd Loudin announced the appointment of industry veteran R. Todd Burchett as head of mining and minerals. This strategic addition to the global sales group reinforces the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership position in the mining and minerals industry. In his new role, Burchett will spearhead initiatives to harmonize global market strategies, accelerate…

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Bunting releases advanced electromagnetic wet filter

NAM Staff

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

NAM Staff

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…

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Seeking future mining engineers

Josephine Patterson

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…

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Hitting peak screen productivity

Josephine Patterson

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…

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BASF, hydroGEOPHYSICS to enhance copper recovery

NAM Staff

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…

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Moving tons through the Iron Ore Range

Dan Baxter

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…

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