Bulk Solids Insider: Aluminum Supply Chain at Risk, Rising Fertilizer Prices, and the Growing Sulfuric Acid Problem

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Bulk Solids Insider

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. …

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U.S. Pushing Lithium Battery Recycling

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Alex Ebben
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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Opportunities

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 …

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Acid Mixing in Lithium Conversion: How Pugmill Mixers Optimize Spodumene Concentrate Processing

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Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Spodumene Acid Mixing

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, …

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De-Risking Graphite Production Through Testing

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Graphite

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 …

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The Bulk Solids Insider: More Funding Toward Critical Minerals, No New Coal Mines in NSW, and a Catalyst for Breaking Down PFAS

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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 …

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The Importance of Rotary Drum Alignment

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

Rotary Drum Laser Alignment

Rotary drum alignment is a critical factor in maintaining the long-term performance and reliability of industrial rotary equipmentโ€”whether 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 …

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Floating Tire Assembly Improves Rotary Drum Operation and Longevity

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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Craig Peppin
Customer Service Manager

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 equipmentโ€™s long-term service life.ย ย  Over the past several decades, mounting technology has evolved, …

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Bulk Solids Insider: Project Vault, Defense Production Act Invoked for Elemental Phosphorus, and the Strike Down of the Endangerment Finding

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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Updates in Mining A Critical Minerals Stockpile (Project Vault) In partnership with the White House, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) announced the launch of Project Vault, a $12 billion public-private initiative establishing the U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve to strengthen domestic supply …

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