The bulk material handling equipment employed in any operation, be it frac sand processing, potash mining, or other industrial endeavor, is a critical part of operational efficiency. Troughed belt conveyors serve to move material around a facility in seamless fluidity for maximum efficiency. But what …
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 it—making the choice of rotary dryer manufacturer a critical decision …
Updates in Mining DOE Funding Projects Recovering Rare Earths from Coal Products The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $75 million to five projects that will advance the recovery of critical minerals, including rare earths, from the nation’s coal resources. The move is part …
When it comes to buying an industrial dryer, people are often faced with the decision to choose between a rotary dryer, and a fluid bed dryer. Historically, rotary dryers have been used for more industrial applications, such as minerals, fertilizers, and aggregates, while fluid bed …
Whether drying, cooling, or calcining material, the design of a thermal processing system gives rise to many questions. With over 75 years of experience in helping our customers design and maintain custom equipment and production lines, we’re covering some of the most frequently asked questions …
While fertilizer production is a well-established industry, many questions arise in the design of a fertilizer granulation plant. As new and existing producers aim to meet increasingly specialized crop nutrient demands, transform waste materials and by-products into value-added products, and utilize novel source materials, these …
Updates in Mining DOE to Fund Coal Upgrades & New Infrastructure The Trump Administration is looking to revitalize the nation’s coal industry by invoking the Defense Production Act to fund nearly $500 million in upgrades and new plant builds. The Department of Energy (DOE) has …
Metal recovery from spent batteries and other electronic wastes looks to be the next frontier in mining, as the world continues its search for a sustainable management solution for this rapidly growing category of waste. From old cellphones, to TV’s, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and …
The agglomeration drum occupies a critical position in the heap leach flowsheet, but rarely receives the operational attention commanded by the leach pad itself. Yet, when the agglomerator goes down, the entire operation can grind to a halt. With copper demand projected to outpace supply …
As demand for lithium continues to surge, the rising use of novel lithium sources, paired with the growing need to maximize process efficiency and the push for a circular economy, are all driving research and development work around extracting and recovering lithium. Findings from Grand …