Archives: Mineral processing

Orica has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the common stock of Cyanco from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management for US$640 million. The acquisition of Cyanco, a US-based leader in the manufacture and distribution of sodium cyanide primarily serving the gold mining industries in the US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and Africa,[…]

Extrakt Process Solutions, LLC (Extrakt) and Bechtel Energy Technologies & Solutions, Inc (BETS) have announced their new strategic global alliance. This new partnership marks a significant milestone in the commercialisation of Extrakt’s solid-liquid separation technology, known as TNS™, by leveraging Bechtel’s trusted experience in engineering and delivering solutions worldwide. The partners say TNS “addresses the[…]

The BHP Board recently announced approval for the Western Ridge Crusher Project (WRC), located on Nyiyaparli Country, approximately 21 kilometres southwest of Newman. The Western Ridge Crusher is a sustaining tonnes proposal for Newman Operations. BHP WA Iron Ore Asset President Tim Day said this was a significant milestone and project, with an expected total investment[…]

Metso says it has received an order to provide a single-stage semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) solution for a low-carbon aluminium industry project in China. The value of the order, which is not disclosed, is booked in the Minerals segment’s March quarter 2024 orders received. Metso’s scope of delivery consists of six SAG mills with 45 MW[…]

Australian mining company De Grey Mining Ltd has awarded Metso orders for a Superior™ MKIII 50-65 primary gyratory crusher and two 14 MW Premier™ ball mills. The equipment will be installed at De Grey Mining’s Hemi Gold Project located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The combined order value of over €20 million is booked[…]

We’ve reviewed a novel, vendor-agnostic pre-concentration screening test in part one and explained a comprehensive five-step pre-concentration evaluation in part two…now for part three in the three-part series with SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc’s Adrian Dance (Principal Metallurgist) and Bob McCarthy (Principal Consultant) SRK Consulting’s Adrian Dance and Bob McCarthy have devoted years to ensuring the[…]

On February 15, 2024, Peru’s National Environmental Certification Service for Sustainable Investments (SENACE) approved, after a detailed evaluation process, the Modification of the Environmental Impact Study (MEIA) of copper and zinc mining major Compañía Minera Antamina. This approval allows for an investment of approximately US$2 billion over the next few years, following Antamina’s internal governance process,[…]

Haver & Boecker Niagara says it recently custom-engineered the largest vibrating grizzly screen in the world. Manufactured with SSAB Hardox® steel perforated plates and grizzly bars for an unnamed large Brazilian iron ore operation, the Niagara XL-Class vibrating grizzly screen boasts a capacity of 8,000 t/h and a cut size of 200 mm. IM understands[…]

Syensqo, previously part of Solvay group, has announced the launch of its Transfoamer™ product line, which it describes as the first groundbreaking frother innovation in more than 65 years. Well suited for coarse particle recovery, Transfoamer™ frothers are based on a novel technology that changes froth strength in response to pH, “leading to more efficient[…]

Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has announced what it says is the most significant redesign to conveyor idlers in decades. This update is backed by a substantial $4.5 million investment in cutting-edge idler manufacturing equipment at its US production locations, the company says. According[…]