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 …
Industrial mixers are utilized to process bulk solids ranging from fertilizers and soil amendments to advanced chemical compounds, catalysts, and mineral concentrates. The flexible processing capabilities of these mixers, paired with their ability to continuously create homogeneous blends, makes them a preferred option for plants …
Updates in Mining BHP & Rio Tinto Collaborate on Tailings Mining majors BHP and Rio Tinto have joined forces to form a Tailings Management Consortium (TMC) aimed at improving sustainable management of the mine waste. The miners hope to reduce the safety and environmental challenges …
An industrial byproduct from the lithium battery industry is putting increasing pressure on producers to find an economic and sustainable outlet for mounting quantities of waste; as the battery industry continues to grow, along with it grows the production of sodium sulfate. With research underway, …
FEECO Process Sales Engineer Michael Eidge will be participating in an upcoming granulation workshop hosted by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)’s Central Florida Section at their upcoming Phosphate Fertilizer & Sulfuric Acid Technology conference. The conference, held annually, will take place June 5th …
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 nation’s demand for rare earths could soon be satiated, at least in part, by …