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10 HIGH PROFILE – DustGuard Paul Moore spoke to DustGuard President & CTO Jason Green about a new technology that could finally help mines address engine dusting problems
15 THICKENING & FILTRATION Thickeners and filters are right at the heart of delivering better tailings management solutions . Paul Moore reviews the latest technology & trends
24 HIGH PROFILE – ABB ABB ’ s Mehrzad Ashnagaran and Nic Beutler outline its eMine portfolio , which will allow it to act as both a technology supplier & integrator in mining ’ s electrification transition
26 SCREENING Paul Moore reviews developments across the vibrating screen market in mining , from new digital monitoring offerings and design innovations to major installation news

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35 HIGH PROFILE – AKW AKW Equipment + Process Design outlines how its technologies can help mining operators recover fines and conserve water with its innovative AKA-SILT technology

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36 FLOTATION Paul Moore reviews new cell designs and innovations for coarse and fines flotation plus general industry trends and some key projects
46 MINE RESCUE & SAFETY When the worst happens in mining , personnel , processes and equipment need to react in real time . Dan Gleeson hears from some of the sector ’ s providers
52 MINING DRONES Dan Gleeson discovers that the mining drones sector has become more than just an aerial game

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COVER : Clariant
As IM went to press , Clariant announced the opening of a new Competence Center for Tailings Treatment ( CCTT ) in Belo Horizonte , Brazil , which will develop mining chemicals and technologies to support the industry ’ s efforts from the heart of Brazil ’ s mining hub . The new lab is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and is home to a dedicated team of R & D experts . One focus area is flotation chemicals for slimes to help mines recover valuable minerals that are currently going to waste & Clariant ’ s latest developments in this regard are covered in this month ’ s flotation technology article www . clariant . com / mining
56 CONSULTANTS As miners adapt to ever-evolving stakeholder requirements , they are leaning on external consultants to shape and deliver their ESG strategies , Dan Gleeson reports www . im-mining . com
SCREENING , FILTRATION , THICKENING MINING CONSULTANTS
MINE SAFETY DRONE SOLUTIONS FLOTATION TECHNOLOGY
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