Archives: Mineral processing

Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Company (AMMC) has awarded Metso Outotec an order worth €70 million ($74 million) for the delivery of two sulphuric acid plants to be built for its zinc roasting facility in Almalyk, Uzbekistan. Metso Outotec’s scope of delivery includes the design and delivery of Planet Positive equipment for two gas cleaning and[…]

Anglo American says it has implemented cutting-edge technology at the Quellaveco copper mine in Peru with which it is possible to create a virtual replica that simulates everything that happens in its process plant, and with this, digital mining specialists can carry out predictive tests that help reduce security risks, optimise the use of resources[…]

I-Pulse Inc and I-ROX SAS have announced a comprehensive collaboration arrangement with BHP, the world-leading resources company, to identify and develop applications of pulsed-power technology across multiple aspects of the mining industry. Earlier this year, I-Pulse and Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe (BEV-E) announced the establishment of I-ROX, which is focused on demonstrating that short, high-intensity bursts[…]

Metso Outotec says it will convert its existing 700 mm circulating fluidised bed (CFB) pilot plant in Frankfurt, Germany, for hydrogen-based direct reduction of fine ore as it looks to further drive down carbon emissions associated with the iron-making part of steel production. The company will apply its Planet Positive Circored™ technology as part of[…]

While the El Soldado copper operation in Chile may be one of Anglo American’s smaller assets, it has a big part to play as one of the company’s FutureSmart Mining™ hubs, piloting some of its innovative mining and processing technologies, according to Phil Newman, Anglo American’s Head of Innovation. Including in this innovative technology bracket[…]

In June, BEUMER Group completed the acquisition of the FAM Group of Magdeburg, Germany, in the process, increasing its conveyor system and loading technology offering and becoming a significant player in the in-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC) space. Close to six months after closing, IM put some questions to Stefan Hotz, Director Sales FAM Group,[…]

Australian Vanadium Limited says it has appointed Primero Group Ltd and GR Engineering Services Ltd to undertake early contractor involvement (ECI) services for the Australian Vanadium project crushing, milling and beneficiation (CMB) plant engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) package. The ECI process was endorsed as the appropriate way forward as it allows Australian Vanadium and[…]

OZ Minerals, Boliden and Rio Tinto have agreed to collaborate to unlock new and innovative technologies for managing tailings, helping the mining industry to further reduce risk while extracting the materials the world needs for the energy transition from what was previously regarded as ‘waste’, they say. Under the umbrella of the Think & Act[…]

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[…]

In the Weir Group Capital Markets Event presentation last week, Chris Carpenter revealed that the company was collaborating within its divisions on trials of ore sorting technology in an effort to move less rock at mine sites and optimise processing within the plant. Carpenter, Vice President of Technology at Weir ESCO, said the company was[…]