MINEXPO PREVIEW smart inventory management and reduced energy consumption ; and n Water quality and scarcity – remote monitoring and control with real-time continuous monitoring systems give mine operators a better understanding of water use and ensure water can be extracted from multiple sources , transported and treated at the desired pressure and quantity . It also reduces water waste – especially important in water-constrained areas , and those experiencing drought . Making its MINExpo debut , MOGAS Industries Inc ’ s team of experts will be on hand to share its severe service technology expertise in several mining and autoclave applications around the world at the event .
Since acquiring Watson Valves in 2020 , MOGAS has further expanded its product lines and service capabilities through the support of a growing knowledge base , continuous training and constant communication with customers to meet their expectations and needs , it said . It also has an arm of the business that manages and consults in the operation and maintenance of valves ( including real-time monitoring ) and related severe service equipment in mining , plus dedicated facilities for coating , cladding , welding and precision cleaning .
The company ’ s signature C-Series showpiece valve will be on display , along with several other demo valves , coating samples and additional items .
The company has extensive experience in mining , slurry transport , pressure oxidation and high pressure acid leaching – from gold to nickel and many other metals .
Flowrox specialises in flow and process control , filtration , environmental technologies and industrial automation solutions , helping its clients discover the most efficient technologies to offer long-term solutions .
One such technology is its metering pumps , which will be on show at MINExpo 2021 . Ideal for chemical dosing applications that require accurate metering , the FXM2 and FXM3 series of pumps are integrated with smart features . Compared with the previous generation , FXM pumps come with expanded logic programming and functionality , and also higher capacity . Maximum flow of the FXM2 model reaches up to 176 litres per hour and FXM3 up to 840 litres per hour .
Flowrox will also display its Flowrox Tower
Press in Las Vegas , which uses horizontal pressure filtration technology to produce a uniform cake formation in the chamber to enable efficient cake wash and air drying . High-pressure diaphragm pressing also ensures a more even and drier cake , while a single and continuous cloth design ensures a fast and reliable cake discharge without operator intervention .
With the Tower Press comes Smart Filtration : a turnkey Flowrox solution .
Smart Filtration enables remote , real-time insight into the filtration process and helps to troubleshoot and significantly optimise production , according to Flowrox . It can be installed on any filter type and brand , while data analysis provided by Smart Filtration can be used for comparing a filter ’ s productivity , quality changes , energy consumption and production output to determine reasons for its waiting time , alarms and more . There will also be plenty of information regarding Flowrox heavy-duty pinch valves at the event , in addition to Flowrox heavyduty slurry knife gate valves .
Consulting , engineering , engines and conveyors
On hand to supplement mine owners ’ teams and provide input for study work , consultants and engineers are in demand and in short supply .
Stantec experts Resa Furey and Greg Gillian will be providing input on two major trends at MINExpo – chairing sessions on diversity and inclusion , and environmental and social governance .
“ Communities are fundamental ,” Stantec says . “ Whether around the corner or across the globe , they provide a foundation , a sense of place and of belonging . That is why at Stantec we always design with community in mind .”
This approach , the company says , allows it to assess what is needed and connect Stantec expertise , to appreciate nuances and envision what has never been considered , to bring together diverse perspectives so “ we can collaborate toward a shared success ”.
Stantec concluded : “ We offer world-class experience and specialised knowledge to help mining companies meet even the most difficult technical challenges in a creative yet practical manner . We take pride in providing innovative solutions that balance production goals with the requirements of good stewardship , environmental sustainability and regulatory requirements . Most importantly , we consistently maintain our focus on safety and quality while delivering projects on-time and on-budget .
“ From powering mines through transitioning hydrocarbons to renewables and advising on the key considerations around electric vehicle usage on mine sites , through leading the way towards ‘ net zero mining ’, Stantec is a partner in success .”
The company will be discussing its partnership model along with case studies on its booth at the event .
As TAKRAF Group heads into MINExpo 2021 , it is registering high demand for its technologies in North America .
The company has three major projects ongoing or recently finished up in the region – two in the US and one in Mexico . Each project , TAKRAF says , leverages the company ’ s expertise in engineering solutions for greenfield and brownfield developments , as well as in providing design , design / supply and turnkey execution strategies .
First , despite the constraints of COVID-19 , a TAKRAF design / supplied materials handling system for a greenfield hot-briquetted iron plant in the US commenced production in the December quarter of 2020 . Awarded in early 2018 , TAKRAF designed , engineered , supplied , and supervised commissioning of both the plant ’ s raw material and finished product conveyance and stockpiling systems .
The project design brief called for the raw material ( iron ore pellets ) to be received from self-unloading barges and conveyed to a stockpile . From there , it is reclaimed to be conveyed to day-bins fed by a tripper car . From the day-bins , material is discharged onto weigh feeders and then conveyed through a screening system before feeding the HBI production plant . The finished product is received from the plant and conveyed to a second stockpile , from where it is stacked , reclaimed and fed to a load-out station for the loading of trucks or trains for onward transport .
Second , TAKRAF developed the material handling infrastructure required to relocate a semi-mobile in-pit crusher for a US-based copper mine . This relocation project , the third in a series of relocations that TAKRAF has provided the same client , together with various other support over the past two decades , proved challenging , the company said .
“ The scope of this recently commissioned fast-tracked project included the design of a new belt feeder and two new overland conveyors that
AUGUST 2021 | International Mining