http://www.metalnet.co.uk/RSS.aspx?FeedID=668?2012 Industrial Minerals60Processinghttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3025528/Outotec-provide-processing-solution-for-Bolivia-lithium.htmlStrong results for Q1 guide Finnish company to ?27m operating profithttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3025528/Outotec-provide-processing-solution-for-Bolivia-lithium.htmlWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3025715/Neo-Material-first-quarter-profits-plummet-66-to-12m.htmlRare earths processor hit as RE prices hit ?normal and sustainable levels?http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3025715/Neo-Material-first-quarter-profits-plummet-66-to-12m.htmlWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3022246/RHI-expands-magnesia-chrome-brick-capacity-at-Trieben.htmlRefractories group invests ?2m for new press and 15% capacity boost in Austriahttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3022246/RHI-expands-magnesia-chrome-brick-capacity-at-Trieben.htmlThu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015512/Iron-elimination-from-ceramics-and-minerals.htmlIron contamination, introduced either through iron-bearing minerals or inadvertently from processing equipment, is a major concern for glass and ceramics producers. Eriez Europe outlines the magnetic separation solutions best suited to decontaminating raw material streamshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015512/Iron-elimination-from-ceramics-and-minerals.htmlMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015514/Digging-through-data-in-real-time.htmlAspenTech outlines the benefits of real-time analysis of production data, and contends that working through historic data is no longer a viable commercial optionhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015514/Digging-through-data-in-real-time.htmlMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015276/New-EU-recycling-policy-could-threaten-investmentIMA-Europe.htmlPolicy could encourage recycling of industrial minerals from waste streamshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015276/New-EU-recycling-policy-could-threaten-investmentIMA-Europe.htmlFri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3013446/Caterpillar-gets-the-go-ahead-for-Chinese-ERA-Mining-Machinery.htmlDeal could cost $887m; ERA products to be exported as well as sold in China http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3013446/Caterpillar-gets-the-go-ahead-for-Chinese-ERA-Mining-Machinery.htmlWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3010274/Clariant-Mining-opens-Chinese-processing-lab.htmlGuangzhou flotation site is chemical group?s first Chinese processing hubhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3010274/Clariant-Mining-opens-Chinese-processing-lab.htmlThu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3008003/Iofina-moves-to-iodine-processing-and-recycling.htmlUS company makes a $15,000 investment to recycle iodine from oil and gas companieshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3008003/Iofina-moves-to-iodine-processing-and-recycling.htmlThu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3002991/Galaxys-Mt-Cattlin-plant-exceeds-processing-expectations.htmlDMS plants perform ?well above design output rates?; shipment to China readyhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3002991/Galaxys-Mt-Cattlin-plant-exceeds-processing-expectations.htmlWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3003124/Rusal-signs-non-binding-MOU-with-Orbite-to-set-up-joint-venture.htmlPotential $25m investment to extract alumina and rare earths from Canada deposithttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3003124/Rusal-signs-non-binding-MOU-with-Orbite-to-set-up-joint-venture.htmlWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2999585/Nemaska-Lithium-cuts-soda-ash-out-of-lithium-hydroxide-process.htmlCanadian junior hopes to become carbonate and hydroxide producer following testshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2999585/Nemaska-Lithium-cuts-soda-ash-out-of-lithium-hydroxide-process.htmlThu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2997048/Particle-analysis-goes-online.htmlSympatec?s Christian Behrens discusses online particle size and solid concentration analysis, using ultrasonic extinction on highly concentrated aluminium hydroxide suspensionshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2997048/Particle-analysis-goes-online.htmlTue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2997049/Minerals-for-wastewater-treatment.htmlAt its Bardney works near Lincoln, UK, Omex Environmental is making a significant investment to expand its range of wastewater treatment products sourced from mineral raw materials, as Gerry Spoors explainshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2997049/Minerals-for-wastewater-treatment.htmlTue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2995744/Orbite-to-move-high-purity-alumina-plant-to-full-production.htmlWill supply plant from 1bn tonne Grand-Vall?e aluminous clay deposit in Quebechttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2995744/Orbite-to-move-high-purity-alumina-plant-to-full-production.htmlThu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2992061/Outotec-signs-sulphuric-acid-deal-with-Zambian-copper-miner.htmlProcessing group will build world-class sulphuric acid plant for Kansanshi Mininghttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2992061/Outotec-signs-sulphuric-acid-deal-with-Zambian-copper-miner.htmlThu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2991113/Kazchrome-commissions-chromite-portal-scraper-from-Schade.htmlENRC subsidiary to install 500 tph chromite scraper for Aktobe site, Kazakhstan http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2991113/Kazchrome-commissions-chromite-portal-scraper-from-Schade.htmlWed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2985464/Alumina-under-pressure.htmlOutotec discusses the benefits and operation of its newly-acquired vertical pressure filter technology, used for polishing pregnant liquor in alumina refininghttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2985464/Alumina-under-pressure.htmlTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2982747/Preferred-Sands-launches-sustainable-resin-coated-frac-sand.htmlWisconsin group says sand is industry?s first environmentally stable producthttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2982747/Preferred-Sands-launches-sustainable-resin-coated-frac-sand.htmlTue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2982180/New-US-law-could-require-toxicology-tests-on-minerals.htmlClay minerals such as alumina bentonite, halloysite and kaolin to be affectedhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2982180/New-US-law-could-require-toxicology-tests-on-minerals.htmlMon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2982239/Rio-Tinto-partners-with-UKs-e2v-in-mineral-recovery.htmlCompanies to develop technology ?akin to tapping into a new ore body? http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2982239/Rio-Tinto-partners-with-UKs-e2v-in-mineral-recovery.htmlMon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2980666/American-Manganese-develops-low-cost-process.htmlNew method of extraction could be used to process low grade US ore http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2980666/American-Manganese-develops-low-cost-process.htmlThu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2972692/South-African-institute-develops-reclaimed-PCC-process.htmlWaste treatment process yields high purity precipitated calcium carbonatehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2972692/South-African-institute-develops-reclaimed-PCC-process.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2968117/Eriez-Magnetics-Europe-expands-UK-manufacturing-operations.htmlMagnetic separation technology group acquires 1,700 m2 site for expansionhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2968117/Eriez-Magnetics-Europe-expands-UK-manufacturing-operations.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2966150/Dust-control-evolves.htmlDust extraction systems can extend equipment life and reduce product cross-contamination, yet traditional cleaning systems require costly facility downtime. But, as Dustcheck outlines, new online systems are emerginghttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2966150/Dust-control-evolves.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2964438/Rhewum-secures-screening-order-from-German-salt-group.htmlScreen will provide 200,000 tpa capacity for GSES?s de-icer, animal feed gradeshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2964438/Rhewum-secures-screening-order-from-German-salt-group.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2959137/Indian-research-centre-looks-into-soda-ash-by-product.htmlClaims that calcium chloride could produce three time more gypsumhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2959137/Indian-research-centre-looks-into-soda-ash-by-product.htmlTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2956037/Computer-particle-analysis-to-become-frac-sand-gold-standard.htmlUS-group Cadre Proppants says technology integration is paramount in tight markethttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2956037/Computer-particle-analysis-to-become-frac-sand-gold-standard.htmlWed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2956165/K+S-buys-Czech-salt-processing-company.htmlExpands footprint in central Europe with acquisition from insolvent trader EQUUShttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2956165/K+S-buys-Czech-salt-processing-company.htmlWed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2956220/Jacobs-Engineering-to-manage-300m-Saudi-soda-ash-project.htmlNew plant production set to relieve Saudi Arabia?s dependence on importshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2956220/Jacobs-Engineering-to-manage-300m-Saudi-soda-ash-project.htmlWed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2950749/Down-to-the-wire-cost-control.htmlCorrect and timely screen media installation and maintenance can be crucial in preventing costs incurred from plant downtime. Major Wire of Canada outlines some tips and highlights a limestone producer case studyhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2950749/Down-to-the-wire-cost-control.htmlWed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2949688/Metso-sees-damages-doubled-following-second-court-case.htmlTerex ordered to pay $31.6m in damages ? and compensation costs http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2949688/Metso-sees-damages-doubled-following-second-court-case.htmlThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2947077/SiC-Processing-cuts-output-in-response-to-solar-cell-slowdown.htmlSilicon carbide slurry producer reacts to demand fall in European photovoltaic markethttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2947077/SiC-Processing-cuts-output-in-response-to-solar-cell-slowdown.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2943274/Outotec-to-acquire-Energy-Products-of-Idaho-for-43m.htmlUS waste disposal business expected to generate sales of ?60-90m a yearhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2943274/Outotec-to-acquire-Energy-Products-of-Idaho-for-43m.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2937718/Foraging-for-foundry-sands.htmlMetalcasting consumes vast quantities of industrial minerals ? either as foundry sands or additives ? which are subsequently landfilled. But simple processing of spent sands can provide a stable and valuable source of secondary foundry materialshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2937718/Foraging-for-foundry-sands.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2922588/Sphere-of-influence.htmlA by-product of coal combustion in power stations, cenospheres can be utilised successfully in markets such as oil well cement, refractories, and lightweight mortars. Thomas Osthoff-Petrasch outlines their production and worldwide demandhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2922588/Sphere-of-influence.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2906439/Sensor-sophistication.htmlJacek Kolacz of Comex AS outlines a new advanced sorting technique that combines traditional sensor-based sorting with simultaneous analysis of different mineral propertieshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2906439/Sensor-sophistication.htmlSat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2887297/Filling-the-void.htmlInsulation aggregates have a multitude of applications, notably as infill in the ceramics industry. Paul Hipkiss discusses the market for the foamed clay aggregate, Ultralite, and why consumers are moving towards ceramic-based gradeshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2887297/Filling-the-void.htmlTue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2887298/Lithiums-laboratory.htmlLithium juniors should know that when it comes to beneficiation, the proof is in the product. Here SGS discusses the steps it has developed, through its proof-of-concept preliminary testing, to obtain high quality grades from spodumene concentratehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2887298/Lithiums-laboratory.htmlTue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2871799/Zircon-sand-milling-matters.htmlHosokawa Alpine?s Dietmar Alber outlines the optimal conditions for dry processing of widely-used ceramic opacifier, zircon sandhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2871799/Zircon-sand-milling-matters.htmlMon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT