The Bulk Solids Insider: A Probe into Copper Imports, A New Secretary of Agriculture, and Meeting Chemical Carbon Demands with Biomass

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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Updates in Mining Report: Critical Minerals Demand to Quadruple by 2040 Accounting and professional services firm, BDO, released their Annual Mining Report. According to the firm’s findings, demand for critical minerals for use in clean energy technologies will almost triple in the next five years …

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The Bulk Solids Insider: Argentina’s Copper Under Focus, A Booming Nano Fertilizer Market, and an Economic Approach to Polymers from Methane

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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Updates in Mining Investors Look at Argentina Copper  The ongoing surge in copper demand is finally seeing investors consider Argentina’s red metal resources more feasible, according to Financial Times. Despite neighboring Chile serving as the world’s largest copper producer, various challenges have largely kept investors …

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The Bulk Solids Insider: China’s Latest Export Restrictions, Latest Awards for FPEP, and a “Lab Call” for Decarbonization

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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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. …

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The Bulk Solids Insider: Decarbonizing Aluminum, Plastics Pact Roadmap 2.0, and Zero-Emissions Cement

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Bulk Solids

Updates in Mining Decarbonizing the Aluminum Industry: A New Report In partnership with environmental consulting firm ICF, The Aluminum Association has released a report detailing potential pathways to significant decarbonization in the industry. The report, entitled, Pathways to Decarbonization: A North American Roadmap, covers a …

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The Bulk Solids Insider: Updates on Critical Minerals, Farm Bill Progress, and Converting CO2 to Common Chemicals

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Bulk Solids Insider

Updates in Mining & Minerals IEA Reports on Critical Minerals Market A new report from the International Energy Agency, entitled the Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2024, illustrates that while market pressure eased in 2023, “major additional investments” are still needed in order for the world …

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Mineral Drying

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Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Mineral Drying Featured Image, Rotary Drum Drying

Drying is a critical aspect of mineral processing; throughout the journey from ore to end product, the ability to control moisture content helps to reduce shipping costs, streamline downstream processing, and produce a refined product. While mineral dryers may appear the same as other industrial …

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