As sulfide nickel ore deposits decline in both number and grade, many industry experts see upgrading low-grade laterite ores as an essential step in satiating rising nickel demand in the transition to a low-carbon economy. A combination of reduction roasting and magnetic separation has emerged …
As demand for nickel skyrockets in the quest for a clean-energy future, laterite ores are becoming an increasingly important source of nickel. One of the major challenges presented by laterite ores, however, is their high moisture content, which, depending on the method of processing chosen, …
Pelletizing, a form of tumble growth agglomeration, continues to be employed in an increasing number of applications, lending an array of benefits to raw materials, end products, and production lines. As demand for nickel continues to rise in the transition to a low-carbon economy, pelletizing …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Waste to Value: Reusing Paper Sludge in the Fertilizer Industry Waste to Value: Reusing Paper Sludge in the Fertilizer Industry looks at …
With the material’s use in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles constantly on the rise, the nickel industry is gearing up for growth, with a flurry of activity as producers look to get their hands on this now-essential battery metal. Nickel has become a primary component …
This week’s photo highlights a rotary kiln resource recovery system. FEECO worked with Xstrata Nickel (formerly Falconbridge) on a metal recycling process designed to recover nickel from waste materials such as spent batteries, catalysts, and other wastes. The system thermally treats the waste in a …
While nickel is perhaps most commonly known for its use in coins, it is also an important material in many industrial processes. Nickel’s high melting point, ductility, and resistance to corrosion when alloyed lends itself to a wide range of industrial applications and materials, making …
The solvent extraction electro-winning process (SX-EW) is a hydrometallurgical means of extracting, purifying, and concentrating metals. SX-EW has continued to demonstrate successful use in effectively extracting and recovering copper from low grade and oxide ores. As a result, SX-EW has quickly become a staple in …
The need for increased adoption of metal recovery from e-waste continues to gain greater urgency as the gap between supply and demand grows ever-wider in the pursuit of a clean-energy future. Fortunately, The FEECO Innovation Center has the expertise and equipment needed to test the …