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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TEACHING AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS
Hydrocyclones have been workhorses of mineral processing for over a century.But how is this venerable technology adapting to the needs of 21st century mining? By Jonathan Rowland Digital solutions, such as CycloneSense from Metso (pictured), help detect disturbances and optimize separation performance. Hydrocyclones have been around for a while; invented in the late 1800s, they were further developed and introduced for…
Read MoreSolvay wraps up Tennessee facility expansion
Greater support for copper mining and meeting growing demand were both behind Solvay’s expansion of its Mount Pleasant, Tenn., facility, a project that has now been completed. The project, first announced in December 2021, included a 20% boost in its line capacity for its ACORGA copper solvent extraction products. ACORGA, ACORGA NR and ACORGA OPT have all seen increasing demand…
Read MoreMissouri S&T hosts national discussion on critical minerals crisis
For more than 150 years, Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) has been a leader in the field of mineral recovery, and that continued to be the case last week when the university hosted the third annual Resilient Supply of Critical Minerals national workshop. The workshop, which was held Aug. 9-10 and funded by the National Science Foundation, brought…
Read MoreTorngat Metals, Metso partner on rare earth pilot
Torngat Metals and Metso have signed a contract for large-volume pilot scale processing of ore from Torngat’s Strange Lake rare earth project in Québec. The process incorporates advanced technologies including x-ray sensor-based ore sorting, magnetic separation, and flotation, based on Metso’s proprietary technology. The work is being executed in close collaboration with GTK Mintec (Geological Survey of Finland) in Outokumpu,…
Read MoreModularization in mineral processing
The benefits offered by modularization are provoking increased interest from the mining industry. Despite it being around for several decades now, the concept is still misunderstood. So, what exactly is modularization – and what are the practical considerations when applying it to mineral processing? By Jonathan Rowland We are of the opinion that it is time for a paradigm shift…
Read MoreTaking it all in
FEECO International discusses storage handling options for processing sites, and the crucial points to getting it all contained safely, efficiently and cost-efficiently. Different storage settings characteristic for mining and mineral processing sites demand a range of conveying equipment for carrying, elevating and discharging material. Whether stacking, filling bins or railcars, piling material in a storage building or otherwise, conveying equipment…
Read MoreHoffman appointed BASF mining arm VP
Caren Hoffman was appointed to lead the global mining solutions business for BASF, effective January 1. The move is intended to focus the group on the development and marketing of innovative chemistries and digital applications that offer sustainable solutions for the mineral processing industry. “My goal is to increase awareness about what our innovative chemistry, coupled with our scientific artificial…
Read MoreInnovation in mineral processing
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…
Read MoreWestern announces Utah plant
Western Uranium & Vanadium recently announced the acquisition of property in Utah to build a state-of-the-art mineral processing plant. Site and facility design and permitting have begun. The facility will be designed and constructed to recover uranium, vanadium and cobalt from ore mined both from mines owned by Western and ore produced by other miners. It will utilize the latest…
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