Handling & processing

EnviroGold Global has filed a new patent application, completing intellectual property protection for its NVRO Clean Leach process.

Albemarle has signed an agreement with Martin Marietta for the use of limestone material from Albemarle’s proposed Kings Mountain Mine lithium project in North Carolina, USA.

TOMRA has implemented its XRT sorting technology at Lucapa Diamonds’ Mothae mine in Lesotho.

EnviroGold Global will build a demonstration plant for its leaching technology near Brisbane, Australia.

Wood has been awarded a contract by Antofagasta Minerals S.A for its Nueva Centinela copper project in Chile.

Technidrive reviews how it has helped improve efficiency and safety at RJ Mitten & Sons’ Rockfield quarry site in Northern Ireland.

Metso has introduced the world’s most powerful vertical screw type stirred mill.

Glencore and EVelution Energy have signed a Letter of Intent to support the development of EVelution’s cobalt processing facility in the US.

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.