MINEXPO PREVIEW
Adoption of metallurgical AI technologies are growing in the mining industry , particularly those that result in significant throughput and recovery enhancements like that of Draslovka ’ s AI Metallurgist , MetOptima , Draslovka says
heap leach operations . GlyCat also has the potential to reduce Scope 2 emissions at operations where cyanide detoxification facilities are no longer required , too .
“ Not only is it kinder to the environment , but GlyCat can also unlock urgently needed new production from previously unviable gold deposits through higher heap leach recoveries and can lead to cost savings of up to 50 % in complex ores ,” the company says . Commercial use of GlyCat at Barrick ’ s Buylanhulu operation in Tanzania demonstrated an 80 % reduction in cyanide consumption with no change to recoveries , according to the company . The technology is capable of recovering vast quantities of currently unused waste tailings , helping address the deficit of new discoveries and potentially saving the mining industry
billions of dollars , it claims . Draslovka will be taking these solutions and this message to MINExpo , showcasing how these technological innovations can futureproof the mining industry .
Fuels / oils
After 45 years , fluid transfer management specialist Banlaw says it is still pushing the technology envelope . At MINExpo 2024 , Banlaw will showcase its latest fluid security , autonomous filling , process safety and integrated inventory management offerings .
DEFMate couplers will be on show , which provide reliable year-round AdBlue management in even the coldest climates .
HubMate , meanwhile , is a new low-profile oil change solution . It allows stock drain plugs on wheel hubs to be upgraded , allowing significantly cleaner , faster services , according to the company .
FillSafe – also on show – is an automatic tank fill cut-off system for all fluid types . It offers , Banlaw says , unlimited flow rates , bright lights for operators and integrated fault detection , all while filling tanks safely .
Lastly , SecureFill provides tamperproof refuelling equipment , which comes with integrated vehicle ID technologies that ensure only those with clearance gain access to fluids .
Bel-Ray ® says its highperformance lubricants and comprehensive value-added services ( VAS ) address the critical challenges faced by mining operations , ensuring productive and reliable operations . It plans on showcasing this at MINExpo .
The company says its high-performance lubricants are meticulously engineered to extend machinery and component life of mining equipment , resulting in less maintenance , reduced downtime , longer equipment life and lower energy consumption . This translates into maintenance cost savings , reduced environmental impact and a lower total cost of ownership for the mining operation .
The high-performance line of Bel-Ray mining products include : n Clear Gear™ Lubricant provides superior lubrication for grinding mill , kiln and other process open gear systems , reducing lubricant consumption , gear and pinion temperature , noise and vibration . Clear Gear is a high-viscosity , synthetic fluid gear lubricant specifically formulated to provide a full fluid film or hydrodynamic lubrication . It is completely fluid and freely drains from shrouds and tooth roots , allowing for gear tooth inspections without complete cleaning , according to the company . It is approved by Metso ; n MolyLube ® SF100 Semi-synthetic Open Gear Lubricant is an environmentally friendly , state-of-the-art lubricant that , the company says , excels as a multi-service open gear lubricant . An aluminium complex grease fortified with Molylube solids in a semi-synthetic base oil , it offers excellent extreme pressure and anti-wear properties and has proven unsurpassed performance in bushings . Molylube SF100 exceeds all the open gear lubricant requirements , according to the company ;
n MolyLube 3 % Moly Extreme Pressure Grease offers , Bel-Ray says , exceptional mechanical and thermal stability , along with outstanding anti-wear and extreme pressure properties . The formulation is a high-performance , lithium complex grease containing 3 % molybdenum disulphide as required by many off-highway equipment OEMs . It exceeds all the multipurpose grease requirements of walking draglines , electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators , and meets the requirements of the Caterpillar ( Bucyrus International ) SD4711 and Joy Global P & H ( Komatsu ) 472 standards for multipurpose greases ; n MolyLube 5 % Moly Extreme Pressure Grease AC maximises component life , reducing replacement part costs and lost production time . A high-performance aluminium complex grease fortified with 5 % moly as required by many off-highway equipment manufacturers , it offers exceptional extreme pressure and anti-wear properties for maximum wear protection . It also exceeds all the same multipurpose grease requirements as the Molylube 3 % grease above ; and n MolyLube 5 % Moly Extreme Pressure Grease LC is a high-performance , lithium complex grease fortified with 5 % molybdenum disulphide as recommended by many equipment manufacturers . It offers excellent extreme pressure capabilities along with outstanding mechanical and thermal stability , unsurpassed rust and corrosion protection , and resistance to water , the company says . It also exceeds all the same multi-purpose grease requirements as those listed above . Bel-Ray says it also acts as a strategic partner , dedicated to enhancing the performance and longevity of mining operations . This is where the VAS program comes in . VAS is designed to address the specific operational challenges faced
DEFMate couplers ( top left ), HubMate ( top right ), FillSafe ( bottom left ) and SecureFill ( bottom right ) will be on show at the Banlaw booth
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