Archives: Water management

Metso has introduced modular Magnetic Separation Plant Units designed to streamline the flowsheet selection process, boost recoveries and simplify operation. Alex Lagerstedt, Vice President, Plant Solutions at Metso, said: “As the industry leader in mining process technology and modularity, we are excited to launch the Magnetic Separation Plant Units. Besides easy installation and maintenance, the[…]

The Weir Group has completed a comprehensive study that highlights a significant opportunity to reduce energy use and emissions in comminution by leveraging three alternative technology combinations. The study, presented by Paula Cousins, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Weir, during a COP28 panel discussion hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of[…]

Worldsensing, a global leader in IoT remote monitoring, has launched its newest wireless sensor, The Vibration Meter, which measures vibrations in long-term, continuous vibration monitoring projects. The new product uses a tri-axial MEMS accelerometer with longer battery life, wider communications range and more competitive price point than existing vibration-related technologies on the market, while complying[…]

ICMM has published a Water Stewardship Maturity Framework designed to help mining and metals companies enhance their stewardship of shared water resources in ways that are socially equitable, environmentally sustainable and economically beneficial, it says. Featuring a range of leading practices and real-world examples from different operating contexts, the framework addresses risks and priorities applicable[…]

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, has acquired Flottec in a move that, it says, will expand its flotation offerings and its work to serve the industry from mine to metal. During the next few months, the company will be integrated into the Global Mining division of Nalco Water, Ecolab’s water and process management business. The[…]

On November 6/7 this year, IM had the privilege with a small group of mainstream journalists to get a detailed insight into Anglo American’s Woodsmith polyhalite project in North Yorkshire, which included a visit to the foreshaft area of the service shaft, the base of the MTS shaft, the transport tunnel itself at the Lockwood[…]

Cornish Metals Inc is using eight Bredel 40 hose pumps and three Qdos chemical metering and dosing pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) in its newly opened water treatment plant (WTP) at the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall, England. South Crofty ceased producing tin in 1998 but Cornish Metals is working to reopen[…]

Clean TeQ has formed a 50/50 joint venture, the Future Element Joint Venture, with mine tailings management company Future Element Pty Ltd (FE), to, it says, focus on tailings management, metal recovery and waste remediation opportunities. Clean TeQ will provide the JV with licences for its proprietary ATA® accelerated dewatering technology and its suite of[…]

Rhosonics, a global leader in non-nuclear slurry density meters, has unveiled its third-generation product, the SDM ECO. The SDM ECO is a significant advancement in slurry density measurement technology, according to the company, offering improved accuracy, reliability and user-friendliness. The product preludes a new era of slurry density measurements, Rhosonics says. The SDM ECO uses[…]

CEEC International, an independent global not-for-profit committed to accelerating the adoption of eco-efficient minerals and metals production practices, has welcomed both Weir and Agnico Eagle Mines as premium sponsors and early adopters of its Global Water Initiative. Weir, a respected provider of engineered solutions to the resources sector, shares CEEC’s mission to drive the adoption[…]