Archives: Industrial minerals

ABB has been selected by BHP to deliver a power management system for the Jansen Potash Project in Canada, which will provide nutrient-rich potash fertiliser to enable more sustainable farming globally. The global resource company is progressing the $5.7 billion Jansen Stage 1 Potash Project which is expected to achieve first production in late 2026.[…]

McLanahan has completed the build of its largest apron feeder to date. The apron feeder, which will be used for metering phosphate ore from rail cars to a conveyor, measures approximately 18.2 m long, 7.3 m wide, and 4.9 m tall overall and weighs about 288,031 kg. “The sheer size of the equipment made it[…]

Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited (CRP) has announced that it has taken another step forward in bringing its Korella North rock phosphate mine into operation. CRP has contracted with leading Australian civil and mining contracting firm NRW Holdings Ltd for its wholly owned subsidiary Golding Contractors to provide mining services for the development of the Korella[…]

With the market launch of the new LiKOSET thickener, international technology Group ANDRITZ says it presents a perfect solution for efficient clarification of liquids and recovery of slurry. “Based on decades of experience in thickening and clarification systems, ANDRITZ offers the LiKOSET, a highly reliable and cost-effective thickener that can be used in a wide[…]

Technology companies ABB and FLSmidth have announced that they will share expertise under a new agreement. The two technology leaders “will collaborate to investigate ways to support the transition to carbon-neutral mining operations. ABB and FLSmidth will use their combined strengths across technology, equipment, mineral processing expertise, automation, electrification and digital solutions.” The companies will[…]

K+S says it is taking a major step in the “strategic optimisation” of its existing business and the further reduction of the environmental footprint of domestic potash production in Germany. The extensive ‘Werra 2060’ project strengthens competitiveness and extends the life of the Werra plant with increased and more stable production in the long term.[…]

Metso Outotec says it is extending its Courier product family with the introduction of Courier 8X SL analyser. The new analyser “maximises plant efficiency by enabling measurement of light elements with enhanced technology, while improving recovery and reducing impurity content in flotation circuits.” Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) technology is used to measure both light and[…]

Phoenix Process Equipment Co was founded in 1984 and is well known in mining for equipment including its HYDROSORT Classifier which has been deployed in the minerals industry including foruranium ore processing as an example. But a key technology focus area since the company’s inception has been dewatering of fine tailings from mining applications with[…]

Shell and CRH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) whereby both businesses will work together to develop and deploy decarbonisation solutions and technologies to accelerate their progress towards net zero emissions. The agreement will see Shell and CRH work together to explore decarbonisation opportunities across transport, operations, and materials. The solutions include, but are[…]

LHDs are a mainstay of any underground hard rock operation. Engineered for the most demanding mining environments, Komatsu says its new WX03 LHD is a 3 t diesel-powered heavy-duty machine designed for especially small, narrow vein applications with limited manoeuvring space. ”This solid LHD features simple operation controls and a rugged long-life structure specifically designed for[…]