Heap Leaching Basics

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Heap Leaching Flow Chart Showing Incorporation of Rotary Drum Agglomerator

As populations increase, so does the need for resources, including metals such as nickel, silver, gold, copper, and uranium. However, it is not always economically viable to extract these metals from their low-grade ores. And now more than ever, recovering them from what is available …

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Rotary Dryer Applications

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Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Dryer (Drier) Applications

The rotary dryer has made a reputation as the ‘workhorse’ of the thermal processing industry. But perhaps less well known, is the versatility in applications offered by rotary dryers. Able to process virtually any type of solid, rotary dryers have been proven for over a …

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Overcoming Challenges with Rotary Drums

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Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Ball and Tube Knocker

Rotary drums are widely used throughout industrial production facilities to accomplish a variety of objectives, including drying, cooling, granulation, coating, and more. While rotary drum equipment is recognized for its reliability and longevity, challenges can arise, with the most common being buildup, corrosion, and abrasion. …

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Powder Show 2012 is Almost Here!

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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The 2012 Powder Show is fast approaching, taking place May 8-10, in Chicago, IL. The world’s foremost event for the processing industry, the Powder Show is a gathering of professionals from various industries, in areas such as handling, packaging, transport, testing, processing, and storage of …

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FEECO to Exhibit at The Powder Show

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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Powder Show 2012 is upon us! This year, the 37th annual Powder Show will be held May 8-10, in Chicago, IL. The Powder Show is the world’s foremost event for those in the processing industry, gathering professionals from areas such as handling, packaging, transport, testing, …

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FEECO Commemorates 61 Years

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

61 Year Anniversary

FEECO is happy to announce that this St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, 2012, will mark the 61st anniversary of FEECO International. FEECO opened its doors in 1951, as a Fertilizer Engineering & Equipment Company, and has since grown to serve a variety of industries …

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