Posts Tagged ‘metals & mining’
The Turbulent Global Potash Market
Posted in Metals, Mining, Minerals on Monday, September 23rd, 2013. No comments yetWe’ve highlighted Potash mining in earlier posts. Emerson’s Douglas Morris provides and update on its developments in the global marketplace. If you follow mining, you’ve been hearing a lot about potash, particularly the dynamics revolving around global pricing. At the rudimentary level, Potash is a pretty simple mineral, potassium chloride, which is mined to extract […]
Shopping for Copper Mines in Peru
Posted in Metals, Mining, Minerals on Monday, September 9th, 2013. No comments yetThe global market for investments in mines is on the upswing according to Emerson’s Juan Carlos Bravo, a member of the Mining industry team.
China’s Sino Iron Project–a Challenging Investment
Posted in Metals, Mining, Minerals on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013. No comments yetEmerson’s Director of the Mining and Power industries, Alan Novak, provides an update on China’s mining investments outside its borders. An article in the 26 August Wall Street Journal, China Rethinks Deals for Resources highlights how China may be rethinking its investment in large foreign natural resources projects due to challenges faced by Chinese owner […]
Using Wireless Sensing to Improve Mining Operations
Posted in Metals, Mining, Minerals, Wireless on Monday, August 12th, 2013. One comment so farEmerson’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 workers are increasing production costs while fluctuating global commodity prices add to an air of uncertainty. […]
Water-the Big Mining Problem
Posted in Metals, Mining, Minerals on Monday, July 29th, 2013. No comments yetWhether 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 challenges. Here in Austin, Texas, summer is in full swing with temperatures soaring above 100F […]
