1. Introduction
With the growing requirements for the efficiency and environmental compatibility of conveying systems, focus is increasing on the optimization of belt conveyor components (Fig. 1)....
1. Current situation of the mining industry
As a consequence of the severe stock market losses since May 2008, the rankings based on market capitalization of the biggest mining companies have seen a...
1. Introduction
Nearly every decision-making process in mineral research or industry depends on analytical data. Certified reference materials (CRMs) play an important role in accuracy, traceability...
1. Introduction
The beneficiation of the finest fraction is the most expensive process step in hard coal preparation. Herein the froth flotation is an integrated part which influences the operating...
In today’s research or control labs, sieving analysis must be conducted and documented much more accurately and reproducibly than in the past. ISO 9001, laboratory certification, EC safety...
Screening machines, trough conveyors, chutes and other plant parts have always been the main sources of noise and dust in mining and mineral processing. According to an investigation carried out in...
At the end of 2008, after eight years in darkness, a huge monster was wriggling back to the surface bit by bit: the conveyor belt from the inclined shaft of the Prosper-Haniel mine. There the giant of...
1. Introduction
Cobalt is one of the metals of high economic and strategic importance, largely because of its wide range of applications and dwindling supplies. Several hydrometallurgical processes...
1. Introduction
Urea, due to its extremely pronounced capacity to absorb and fix water, is classified as highly hygroscopic. The product is an important nitrogen fertilizer, and is also used...
1. Introduction
Idlers play a key role in the cost-efficient operation of belt conveyors. The stresses on the idler in heavy-duty belt conveyors present a particular challenge with regard to idler...
