Rotary dryers have a long history in many industries, but perhaps none more than in the fertilizer industry, where they are an essential component in processing minerals for fertilizers at mine sites, and for producing many of the fertilizer products on the market today. Rotary …
Updates in Mining U.S. Prioritizes Domestic Mining With Emergency Powers President Trump has called on cold war-era legislation to move the U.S. away from reliance on critical mineral imports, the BBC reports. The executive order calls on government agencies to prioritize domestic mining projects in …
Whether purchasing a new bucket elevator or re-configuring an existing one, proper elevator bucket style selection is a key aspect of achieving an effective and efficient handling system. With a range of elevator bucket styles available, selecting the most appropriate fit can seem daunting, but …
Bucket elevators are essential for handling potash at various stages of processing, storage, and distribution. From mining and ore processing to fertilizer production and loadout, these elevators efficiently transport potash in both raw and processed forms. However, the unique characteristics of potash—namely its hygroscopic and …
Updates in Mining Report: Critical Minerals Demand to Quadruple by 2040 Accounting and professional services firm, BDO, released their Annual Mining Report. According to the firm’s findings, demand for critical minerals for use in clean energy technologies will almost triple in the next five years …
The increasing reliance on froth flotation in mineral beneficiation is driving demand for a key piece of equipment: conditioning drums. This trend is particularly evident in the potash industry, where efficiency is indispensable to meeting global fertilizer needs sustainably. In the face of this growing …
When considering an industrial agglomeration solution for a material, most focus is placed on what agglomeration equipment will yield the desired characteristics of the final product. While these are vital primary considerations, an equally important concern should be how to pre-condition a material for the …
Fluid bed dryers are one of the most popular types of industrial dryers, and for good reason: their high rate of heat transfer, paired with their wide applicability and small footprint, makes them favorable in a range of different production settings. Acquiring a fluid bed …
Bucket elevators are essential to bulk material handling operations, efficiently transporting materials vertically. However, their performance and longevity depend on proper maintenance procedures. This article explores key best practices in bucket elevator maintenance, focusing on belt/chain tension, casing alignment, and throat plate adjustment. Following these …
Updates in Mining Deloitte Releases Annual Mining Industry Trends Report Professional services firm Deloitte has released their annual Tracking the Trends report, laying out the top ten trends affecting the mining and metals industry. Among them are the need for a new style of leadership, …