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 …
Updates in Mining Deloitte Releases Annual Mining Industry Trends Report Professional services firm Deloitte has released their annual Tracking the Trends report, laying out the top ten trends affecting the mining and metals industry. Among them are the need for a new style of leadership, …
Updates in Mining Investors Look at Argentina Copper The ongoing surge in copper demand is finally seeing investors consider Argentinaโs red metal resources more feasible, according to Financial Times. Despite neighboring Chile serving as the worldโs largest copper producer, various challenges have largely kept investors …
Updates in Mining Lithium Downturn Hitting Australia Slower-than-expected electrical vehicle adoption is hitting the lithium market in Australia particularly hard, with Arcadium the latest company to reassess operations, according to MiningWeekly. Rapid supply growth has been outpacing demand, leading to production cuts and price drops. …
Updates in Mining Reviving the Bureau of Mines Mining trade groups are lobbying for Washington to revive the Bureau of Mines, according to Creamer Mediaโs Mining Weekly. The industry is hoping to bring the bureau back and expand upon it in an effort to unify …