Control valves sit at the center of slurry density, cyanide dosing, and recycled water duties, where small controllability problems compound directly into lost ounces. Treating those valves as commodity components rather than performance assets has become an increasingly expensive habit.
Why this matters now Mining has always been a challenging industry. Mine sites are inherently dirty operations and are often situated in very remote locations. As critical minerals become increasingly scarce, those conditions are exacerbated, as mining operations are...
Accurate level and inventory data feed the dashboards, control loops, and reporting systems that enable sustainable production in mining operations.
Copper is undergoing a quiet but profound redefinition. Long viewed primarily as an industrial commodity, it is now rising to the level of critical infrastructure, essential to the digital, electric, and energy systems shaping the next decade.
Mining Engineering Apr 2026, Optimization of Water Usage is Critical for Mine Productivity and Sustainability; by Brian Hays and Victor Mwaba
https://me.smenet.org/optimization-of-water-usage-is-critical-for-mine-productivity-and-sustainability/
Valve failures in mining drive unplanned downtime, safety hazards, environmental exposure, and lost production. Abrasive slurries, cavitation, and corrosive acids each attack valves in different ways, yet all lead to the same outcome: shortened service life and rising maintenance costs. A podcast analyzing available solutions.
4 reasons why radar level sensors are superior to ultrasonic level technology: Radar and ultrasonic level measurements are both widely used in industrial and environmental applications for measuring the level of liquids and solids in lift stations, tanks, and open...
The $1.5 Trillion Mining Boom newsletter highlights that the global mining industry has entered a new investment super-cycle with roughly $1.5 trillion in active mining projects worldwide, while operators and suppliers alike are navigating tighter timelines, more demanding operating conditions, and higher expectations for execution reliability.
An Emerson e-book, “Unlocking Safer, Smarter & Sustainable Mining,” shares ways and examples in how automation plays an essential role in mitigating risks inherent in mining operations.
An Australian coal mining company was looking to extend the life of its mine. The challenge was that the area where they wanted to expand mining operations was currently being used as a tailings storage facility (TSF).
Addressing sustainability challenges in utility and water management in mining is crucial for ensuring the long-term viability of resources and meeting both regulatory demands and community needs. Below are the top four challenges in this sector: Water Scarcity and...
Managing water efficiently is crucial in mining—any uncertainty can lead to elevated costs, safety and environmental risks, and operational inefficiencies. Emerson's advanced flow technologies, including the Flexim Non-Intrusive Ultrasonic Flow Meter and the...
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