Handling & processing

Metso has expanded its solvent extraction offering with a wider capacity range, improving the safety and sustainability of the leaching process.

Electra and Eurasian Resources Group have signed an agreement for the supply of cobalt hydroxide to North America’s first battery grade cobalt sulfate refinery.

Metso and Almalyk MMC have signed an agreement for the delivery of technology for a new copper smelter in Uzbekistan.

Metso has launched its latest cone crusher for improved performance and easier maintenance.

Vale has been selected by the US Government to begin award negotiations for the development of an iron ore briquette plant.

Lifezone Metals has received a licence from the Government of Tanzania to refine nickel, copper, and cobalt from its Kabanga Nickel Project.

Lynas Rare Earths has announced that Carey Group Holdings has been awarded a five-year contract for mining services at its Mt Weld rare earths mine.

Beijing MMD has signed a contract with Winning Consortium and Baowu for the delivery of three semi-mobile sizing stations to Winning Consortium Simandou/WCS iron ore project in Guinea.

Metso has been awarded an order to deliver solvent extraction technology for a nickel plant in China.

Metso has established pump assembly and competence centres in Peru and Brazil.

Metso has reviewed its lithium hydroxide technology and service offering, to cater for the increasing demand for battery-grade lithium.

Rio Tinto IOC has received funding from the Canadian Government for the decarbonisation of iron ore processing at its operations in Labrador West.

Buenassa has been awarded $US3.5 million for the opening of a copper and cobalt refinery project in the DRC.

Leslie David, Conveyor Belt Specialist, describes the causes and effects of conveyor belt wear and tear, as well as the reasons why there are such huge disparities in operational lifetime and durability between one manufacturer and another.

Martin Engineering has restructured its Italian business and relocated to a new purpose-built facility to boost customer service and accelerate growth.