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 …
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 S&P Global Warns of Copper Deficit A new report from S&P Global finds that global demand for copper will increase 50% by 2040, driven by several factors, including the energy transition, economic demand, artificial intelligence (AI), and defense modernization. Without substantial investment, …
Updates in Mining From Acid Mine Draining to Drinking Water Researchers at Heriot-Watt and the University of South Africa have successfully converted acid mine draining into drinking water, according to research presented at the International Mine Water Association (AMWA 2025) conference. Phys.org reports that in …
Updates in Mining Canada Unlocks Investments in Critical Minerals The Canadian Government, alongside G7 and industry partners, has announced the first round of strategic projects under the new Critical Minerals Production Alliance to accelerate secure, high-standard critical mineral supply chains. The initiative includes 26 investments …
Rotary drum shells form the basis of applications ranging from dryers, kilns, and coolers, to agglomerators, coating drums, and more. As one of the primary and most costly components of the equipment, maintaining the integrity of the shell through regular monitoring and repair is critical …
Updates in Mining Cleveland-Cliffs Assessing Rare Earth Production Steel producer Cleveland-Cliffs has announced the company could potentially enter the rare earths market. President and CEO, Lourenco Gonclaves commented on the topic in a recent statement: โWe have looked at all of our ore bodies and …
Rotary drums, used in applications ranging from drying and granulation to thermal processing, are subject to significant mechanical stresses over time. One of the most critical components of a rotary drum maintenance program involves maintaining proper drum alignment and structural integrity of the tire, or …
Updates in Mining Uranium Demand to Surge A new report from the World Nuclear Association says demand for uranium used in nuclear reactors could surge by nearly 30% by 2030. According to Reuters, the report notes that given that new mines can take anywhere from …
Updates in Mining More Funding Aimed at Critical Minerals The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it intends to issue notices of funding opportunities (NOFO) to support the development and expansion of mining, processing, and manufacturing technologies across all points of the critical minerals supply …