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 …
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, …
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 …
Updates in Mining The U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed to establish a reconstruction and investment fund that grants the U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical mineral and natural resource reserves, according to a White House Fact Sheet. The deal affirms the nationโs …
In heap leaching operations, the selection of agglomerators plays a pivotal role in determining the efficiency and profitability of the process. While opting for low-cost agglomeration drums may seem a cost-effective decision initially, it’s essential to consider the long-term implications on operational performance and maintenance …
Updates in Mining A Jump in Chileโs Lithium Resources New research shows that Chile is home to even more lithium than initially thought, Reuters reports. The nationโs lithium resources contain 28% more lithium, with significant increases in the La Isla and Aguilar salt flats. Previous …
Rotary dryers have a long history in many industries, but perhaps none more than in the fertilizer industry, where they are an essential component in processing minerals for fertilizers at mine sites, and for producing many of the fertilizer products on the market today. Rotary …