Rotary drums are central to countless industrial processes, and whether drying, heating, cooling, or granulating, their performance depends on precise alignment and structural integrity. One often-overlooked, yet critical, rotary drum maintenance task for ensuring both is tire reshimming. A small adjustment with a big impact, …
As global demand for metals increases and high-grade ore sources deplete, mining companies are turning to technologies like heap leaching to efficiently recover valuable metals from low-grade ores.NAUE, a group specializing in geosynthetic liners, assesses that over 30% of copper and gold produced each year …
In heavy industries that rely on large-scale, continuous production processesโsuch as mining, fertilizer manufacturing, and chemical processingโthe consequences of unplanned downtime can be catastrophic. While some production downtime is inevitable, how and when that downtime occurs can make the difference between a quick resolution and …
Updates in Mining Copper Prices Plunge Copper prices are down 17% on the back of tariff announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump. A 50% tariff kicked in August 1st, applying to pipes, tubes, various semi-finished copper products, as well as products in which copper is …
One of the most essential rotary drum maintenance procedures in prolonging service life is tire and trunnion grinding – the practice of resurfacing the tire (riding ring) and trunnion wheel components to like-new condition. Since damage to these components has a compounding effect on the …
The flow properties of a bulk solid can have a significant impact on process efficiency and the success of the end product. And while bins, hoppers, and the like are often designed to minimize such issues, agglomeration can be a valuable tool in improving the …
Rotary kilns are used in a variety of thermal processing applications, and depending on the material being processed and the process objectives, internal components are often employed to improve efficiency. One such component is the bed disturber, widely employed in indirect kilns. While not always …
One of the most important design decisions in configuring an industrial bucket elevator is whether to use a belt or chain bucket elevator. While both configurations are capable of transporting material vertically and continuously, they do so with very different characteristics. This article explores the …
Updates in Mining EU Announces 13 New Projects to Reduce Import Reliance As part of their effort to reduce reliance on critical mineral imports, particularly from China, the European Union has announced the addition of 13 new projects to their list of strategic initiatives, bringing …
Selecting the right mineral processing equipment manufacturer is one of the most important decisions a mining operation can makeโwhether developing a new project, expanding capacity, or upgrading aging infrastructure. Poorly designed or unsupported equipment can lead to costly inefficiencies, downtime, and missed production goals. In …