The growing need for titanium dioxide (TiO2) processing is welcome news to producers; a recent market analysis concluded that the titanium dioxide market will see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 7% between 2026 and 2034, driven by rising demand for paints, coatings, …
Updates in Mining New Merger Looking to Advance Deep Sea Mining American Ocean Minerals Corporation (AOMC) and Odyssey Marine Exploration have announced a merger, according to Mining Weekly. The convergence will see the creation of a major US-controlled entity aimed at deep-sea mining and exploration. …
The growing need for a secure domestic supply chain of rare earth elements (REEs) has the U.S. exploring non-traditional sources of the material. With aggressive funding and incentives in place, the nationโs demand for rare earths could soon be satiated, at least in part, by …
Obtaining lithium for use in advanced batteries has never been more critical. As resource scarcity, mineral distribution, and growing geopolitical tensions are putting increasing pressure on nations to build a secure, reliable supply chain of critical minerals to meet rising demand, the United States government …
Pugmill mixers are widely used in the sulfuric acid (sulfation) process that extracts lithium from spodumene ore. As demand for lithium continues to mount, pugmill mixers are a pivotal tool in bringing lithium from spodumene sources to market, making a measurable difference in consistency, safety, …
Graphite has rapidly emerged as one of the most essential materials in modern industry, largely due to its role in lithium-ion batteries, advanced materials, and high-performance industrial applications. However, producing graphite products that meet increasingly stringent specifications, whether for purity, particle size, or morphology, requires …
Updates in Mining DOE Puts More Funding Toward Critical Minerals The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $500 million in an effort to expand domestic critical mineral and materials processing, as well as battery manufacturing …
Rotary drum alignment is a critical factor in maintaining the long-term performance and reliability of industrial rotary equipmentโwhether it’s a dryer, kiln, cooler, or agglomerator. Misalignment is one of the most common and potentially damaging issues encountered in drum operation. And while it may begin …
When it comes to industrial drying, few systems offer the versatility and scalability of the rotary dryer. But the performance of a rotary dryer is only as reliable as the engineering, design, and construction behind itโmaking the choice of rotary dryer manufacturer a critical decision …
The tire mounting assembly on a rotary drum, whether a dryer, cooler, kiln, or otherwise, goes far beyond a mechanical interface; it ensures proper drum shell support, minimizes wear, and safeguards the equipmentโs long-term service life.ย ย Over the past several decades, mounting technology has evolved, …