August 2026
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Technical Abstracts
A flotation kinetics framework for treating intrinsic floatability as a measurable state variable in batch and continuous flotation systems
Flotation engineers often rely on measured flotation rates to evaluate circuit performance. However, these rates combine intrinsic particle floatability with…
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Simulation of the filtered-tailings stacking operation
Filtered-tailings stacking (FTS), also known as dry stacking, has become an important alternative to conventional tailings dams, especially after recent…
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Industry News
Coal sector urges Trump admin to provide financing for existing, new power plants
A coal council that advises the Trump administration on Tuesday urged the U.S. Department of Energy to provide financial support…
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Pentagon invests $25 million into rare earths startup ReElement Technologies
The U.S. Department of Defense said on Monday it would invest $25 million in rare earths startup ReElement Technologies, part…
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JPMorgan sees $4,500 gold price in fourth quarter, says risks to downside
JPMorgan said demand for gold from key sectors would not be as strong as it had expected, limiting the rise…
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US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority
The new U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations said on Friday that securing Cook Islands seabed…
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DOE’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Awards $75 Million to Accelerate Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery from Coal and Coal-Based Feedstocks
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation today announced $75 million for five projects…
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Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminum
Ferrari and BMW are rolling out new models featuring lightweight, cost-effective aluminum wiring, accelerating a shift away from copper, the…
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BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar launch battery-electric haul truck trial in the Pilbara
BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have launched a trial of two Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at a…
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U.S. Forest Service issues permitting milestone signaling approval for South32’s Hermosa full development
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) released Hermosa’s Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Draft Record of Decision (ROD) that indicates…
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