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If you work with clays (ie materials that are plastic at a given water content and harden when fired) especially clay minerals here are some simple things you should keep in mind when thinking about them. 1) Clays are small (most classification schemes look at clay size as <2 microns equivalent settling diameter- and yes the settling part matters!) 2) clays are not spheres - unlike rock flours/fine quartz which might be in this size fraction the clay minerals are not spheres 3) clays are charged- majority of clay minerals have a net negative charge and even neutral clays (like kaolinite) will have lots of charged edges!

At Metcelerate: Creating the Metallurgists your organisation needs, we are super proud to have Claudia Castillo on board as part of our team of instructors. She works as an independent consultant for the global mining industry with a focus on tailings management & water recovery. Earlier this week, she presented and co-authored together with Phillip Fawell, Heather Kaminsky and Chris Solnordal a paper at the prestigious #PROCEMIN conference in #Chile organised by Gecamin, titled "Demystifying Tailings Flocculation: Examining Some Assumptions and Misconceptions". #mineralprocessing #tailingsmanagement #waterrecovery #responsablemining

📣Limestone Coast community feedback wanted! Have you been impacted by mining, quarrying, or energy projects, or have concerns about future developments in the Limestone Coast region? If you're living or working in the area, we want to hear from you! We are gathering feedback to understand how these projects affect our community. Your insights will help us plan for the future and deliver top notch regulatory services. 📅Consultation closes at 5pm, Monday 8 July. Take the survey now 🔗 https://ow.ly/xU7f50ShAwS Your feedback is crucial in making a difference! 🌟 #LimestoneCoast #CommunityFeedback #EnergyAndMining #SouthAustralia #YourSAy

📣Limestone Coast community feedback wanted! Have you been impacted by mining, quarrying, or energy projects, or have concerns about future developments in the Limestone Coast region? If you're living or working in the area, we want to hear from you! We are gathering feedback to understand how these projects affect our community. Your insights will help us plan for the future and deliver top notch regulatory services. 📅Consultation closes at 5pm, Monday 8 July. Take the survey now 🔗 https://ow.ly/xU7f50ShAwS Your feedback is crucial in making a difference! 🌟 #LimestoneCoast #CommunityFeedback #EnergyAndMining #SouthAustralia #YourSAy

Planning to be at MINEXCHANGE? We'll be there too! This event is a fantastic chance for us to connect and delve into new, groundbreaking ideas and solutions tailored to enhance your mining operations. We're ready to share our latest insights and innovations with you directly. Mark your calendars: On Wednesday, Feb 28th at 9am, don't miss our presentation "Saving Water & Tailings Dam Space for Medium Size Mines - A Case Study Using Centrifuge Technology to Recover Process Water from Mine Tailings." It's an opportunity to learn firsthand about the transformative potential of centrifuge technology in optimizing resource use and enhancing sustainability in mining. We look forward to seeing you there and exploring how we can drive your operations to new heights. #MINEXCHANGE #MiningInnovation #Sustainability

Hello Innovators - Did you realize how critical water is to the #MiningIndustry? ⛏💧 According to UNIDO, #WaterStewardship means and requires mining companies to use water in a way that is socially equitable, environmentally sustainable and economically beneficial. This calls for a complex undertaking that influences decision-making in every stage of #Mining site development, operation and closure. Black & Veatch's new eBook takes a closer look at these challenges, specifically in #Australia. http://ms.spr.ly/6046m3h8j

Exciting News Alert 🗞️ Queensland's mining sector is set for a game-changing revival, thanks to Polymetals Resources. As industry leaders in dust suppression and soil stabilisation products, we're thrilled to share this groundbreaking development. Learn more about the resurgence of responsible resource management and sustainable growth by reading the full article on our website 🌏 🔗: https://lnkd.in/e3_GicJi #DustSuppression #GRT #AustralianMade #Innovative #EnvironmentalSolutions #SoilStabilisation #ErosionControl #AustralianManufacturing #DustControl #WorkerSafety #MiningSolutions

What are the Benefits of Nitrate Risk Reduction in Mining Operations? ✔️ Secure license to operate within surrounding communities ✔️ Ensure environmental license compliance ✔️ Maintain productivity on the bench ✔️ Load large blasters without increasing nitrate leaching risks Speak to our technical experts to see how we can implement industrial best practices on your site. 👉 https://bit.ly/4dwOLZ8 #SustainableMining #NitrateRiskReduction

Discover transformational tailings flowsheets, our Terraflowing™ dewatering solution and how our Weir Technical Centres are playing a vital role in testing and analysing various flowsheet concepts. #mining #miningequipment #miningtechnology #sustainablemining #tailings #weir

🌍 Discover the future of tailings management! Our latest blog explores innovative strategies to tackle mining waste, from advanced reprocessing techniques to sustainable disposal methods. Learn how these breakthroughs are minimizing environmental impact and promoting a greener industry. Dive into the details and see how the future of tailings management is evolving.   Read more here ➡️https://lnkd.in/e3Xf2DM4 #tailings #mineralprocessing #densitymeasurement