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The Bulk Solids Insider: Germanium Recovery from Waste, A Domestic Urea Supply for New Zealand, and a Catalyst to Improve the Conversion of CO2 to Fuel

Carrie Carlson — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:15:22 +0000

Updates in Mining BHP & Rio Tinto Collaborate on Tailings Mining majors BHP and Rio Tinto have joined forces to form a Tailings Management Consortium (TMC) aimed at improving sustainable management of the mine waste. The miners hope to reduce the safety and environmental challenges ...

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From Lithium Byproduct to Potassium Sulfate Fertilizer: Solving the Sodium Sulfate Challenge

Shane Le Capitaine — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:15:37 +0000

An industrial byproduct from the lithium battery industry is putting increasing pressure on producers to find an economic and sustainable outlet for mounting quantities of waste; as the battery industry continues to grow, along with it grows the production of sodium sulfate. With research underway, ...

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Join FEECO’s Michael Eidge at the Annual AIChE Conference

Carrie Carlson — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:15:51 +0000

FEECO Process Sales Engineer Michael Eidge will be participating in an upcoming granulation workshop hosted by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)’s Central Florida Section at their upcoming Phosphate Fertilizer & Sulfuric Acid Technology conference. The conference, held annually, will take place June 5th ...

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From Waste to Resource: Solving the Red Gypsum Challenge in Titanium Dioxide Production

Carrie Carlson — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:15:40 +0000

The growing need for titanium dioxide (TiO2) processing is welcome news to producers; a recent market analysis concluded that the titanium dioxide market will see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 7% between 2026 and 2034, driven by rising demand for paints, coatings, ...

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Bulk Solids Insider: Aluminum Supply Chain at Risk, Rising Fertilizer Prices, and the Growing Sulfuric Acid Problem

Carrie Carlson — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:15:45 +0000

Updates in Mining New Merger Looking to Advance Deep Sea Mining American Ocean Minerals Corporation (AOMC) and Odyssey Marine Exploration have announced a merger, according to Mining Weekly. The convergence will see the creation of a major US-controlled entity aimed at deep-sea mining and exploration. ...

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U.S. to Tap “Unconventional” Sources for Rare Earth Elements (REEs)

Carrie Carlson — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:15:22 +0000

The growing need for a secure domestic supply chain of rare earth elements (REEs) has the U.S. exploring non-traditional sources of the material. With aggressive funding and incentives in place, the nation’s demand for rare earths could soon be satiated, at least in part, by ...

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U.S. Pushing Lithium Battery Recycling

Alex Ebben — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Obtaining lithium for use in advanced batteries has never been more critical. As resource scarcity, mineral distribution, and growing geopolitical tensions are putting increasing pressure on nations to build a secure, reliable supply chain of critical minerals to meet rising demand, the United States government ...

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Acid Mixing in Lithium Conversion: How Pugmill Mixers Optimize Spodumene Concentrate Processing

Tyler Frye — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:15:55 +0000

Pugmill mixers are widely used in the sulfuric acid (sulfation) process that extracts lithium from spodumene ore. As demand for lithium continues to mount, pugmill mixers are a pivotal tool in bringing lithium from spodumene sources to market, making a measurable difference in consistency, safety, ...

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De-Risking Graphite Production Through Testing

Carrie Carlson — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:15:53 +0000

Graphite has rapidly emerged as one of the most essential materials in modern industry, largely due to its role in lithium-ion batteries, advanced materials, and high-performance industrial applications. However, producing graphite products that meet increasingly stringent specifications, whether for purity, particle size, or morphology, requires ...

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The Bulk Solids Insider: More Funding Toward Critical Minerals, No New Coal Mines in NSW, and a Catalyst for Breaking Down PFAS

Carrie Carlson — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:15:14 +0000

Updates in Mining DOE Puts More Funding Toward Critical Minerals The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $500 million in an effort to expand domestic critical mineral and materials processing, as well as battery manufacturing ...

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