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, …
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 …
Agglomeration is emerging as a valuable complement to flotation in modern spodumene processing operations. As lithium demand drives the development of lower-grade and more complex deposits, the finer concentrate produced from flotation streams can challenge downstream calcination. The conversion of ฮฑ-spodumene to ฮฒ-spodumene requires consistent …