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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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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: Reviving the Bureau of Mines, Mounting Pressure Around the Farm Bill, and a Closed-Loop Carbon

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Updates in Mining Reviving the Bureau of Mines Mining trade groups are lobbying for Washington to revive the Bureau of Mines, according to Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly. The industry is hoping to bring the bureau back and expand upon it in an effort to unify …

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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

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

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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Domestic Mining Gets a Boost Under Inflation Reduction Act

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Inflation Reduction Act to Boost Domestic Mining

President Biden has signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. While the legislation is recognized as the most significant US investment in climate change in history, it also represents another essential step in building the nation’s critical mineral supply chain. The law contains …

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US Makes Progress Toward Critical Minerals Supply Chain, but Work Remains

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

The US has made an important step toward building a domestic supply chain of critical minerals with a recent commitment to mapping the nation’s resources. As one of the industry’s leading mineral processing equipment suppliers, we’re watching the situation closely. Here’s a look at what’s …

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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

Mineral dryers play a critical role in mineral processing, where controlling moisture content at various stages—from raw ore to final product—helps reduce shipping costs, improve downstream efficiency, and ensure a refined, market-ready material. Though they may resemble other industrial dryers, mineral dryers are specifically engineered …

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Requirements for Troughed Belt Conveyors in the Mining Industry

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Troughed belt conveyors are used prolifically throughout the mining industry, carrying ores, concentrates, and tailings throughout every stage of the mining cycle, from initial excavation, through beneficiation, to the production of a refined material ready for market, and each step in between. Belt conveyors are …

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Pelletizing Minerals for Improved Handling and Use

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Pelletizing, a type of tumble-growth (non-pressure) agglomeration, is a valuable tool in the mineral processing industry. The technique’s diverse functionality and wide applicability have made it a common processing technique for a broad range of minerals. Here’s a look at how the mineral processing industry …

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US Updates Critical Mineral List, But More Mining is Needed

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Changes are in the works for the list of minerals deemed critical to the US, with an updated version currently undergoing review and open for public comment until Dec. 9th. At the same time, industry experts are calling for measures to encourage domestic mining in …

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