Mining processes offer a diverse set of challenges for automated valves and controls. Proper equipment selection requires a full understanding of the difficulties associated with each unit operation, as well as a knowledge of the numerous equipment options available to satisfy those needs.
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Improving Mining Shovel Performance
In an Engineering and Mining Journal Article, Shovel Service Suppliers Help Cut Costs, CO2, Emerson’s Tom Francisco joins other mining experts to describe ways to extend the life and improve maintenance practices on these critical assets for mining operators.
Technology Helping Miners Lower Costs to Overcome Low Commodity Prices
Author: Juan Carlos Bravo Over the past several months, news of commodity prices being hit hard due the slowdown of China's economy has been a common theme. It was refreshing to read positive news among so much turmoil. The article, Rio saves $200m a year using...
Cyber-Security in Metals and Mining
Author: Juan Carlos Bravo In the past, we discussed how the metals and mining industry was increasingly becoming a target for cyber-attacks. An Ernst and Young report, Business risks facing mining and metals 2015–2016 recently upgraded cybersecurity into its top 10...
Mining Trends for 2015-Back to Basics and Embrace Innovation
Author: Juan Carlos Bravo It is the beginning of a new year and it has been already full of surprises in the mining industry: oil prices below $50 USD a barrel, affecting some oil sands produces and helping other miners on transportation costs; Copper prices going...
Could Technology Help Prevent Costly Environmental Incidents?
Author: Juan Carlos Bravo Recently, a major mining company spilled around 40,000 cubic meters of copper sulfate acid solution into the Bacanuchi and Sonora rivers, in the Mexican state of Sonora. This spill led authorities to shut down wells in the affected areas,...
Water Still at Center Stage of Mining
Author: Juan Carlos Bravo Here in the US, we hear in the news how the drought in the western states is affecting the water supply for agriculture and for human consumption. Miners are also feeling the heat. Water continues to be one of the biggest topics among all...
Shopping for Copper Mines in Peru
The global market for investments in mines is on the upswing according to Emerson's Juan Carlos Bravo, a member of the Mining industry team.
Using Wireless Sensing to Improve Mining Operations
Emerson's Douglas Morris of the Mining and Power industry teams, explores the role of wireless technology for miners. Globally, miners are faced with increasing headwinds that are combining to erode operating margins. Declining ore body grades and fewer skilled...
Water-the Big Mining Problem
Whether you live in parts of the world experiencing drought conditions, or are in a water-intensive industry such as mining, water availability is a key issue. Emerson’s Juan Carlos Bravo, a member of the mining industry team, explores mining’s water...
Mining-Tracking the 2013 Trends
In our mining category, we've highlighted some of the trends occurring globally. Emerson's Alan Novak, leader of the mining and power industry teams, recaps some of the latest thinking. Consulting firm Deloitte recently published a report "Tracking the trends 2013"...
Technology and Innovation Attract Next-Gen Mining Workers
Emerson's Juan Carlos Bravo of the metals and mining industry team describe what the industry is doing to attract the next generation of professionals. I attended the annual conference of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) in Denver, Colorado...
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