Tailings In-line Flocculation
In-line flocculation is becoming increasingly more common in tailings dewatering. In fine tailings storage facilities, problematic clay mineral particles may not settle effectively and additional processes are required to promote dewatering. One process is to use polymer flocculation. A polymer solution is generally used to collect particles into larger groupings so they can be more … Read More
Project Draughtsperson (Cornwall, United Kingdom)
Job Description An opportunity has arisen for a Project Draughtsperson to join our team in a full-time position at our rapidly growing office in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The successful applicant will join the office to produce mechanical and process drawings in the field of slurry transport systems and specialised equipment for the mining and resources … Read More
Project/Accounting Administrator (Sudbury, Ontario)
Job Description The successful applicant will become part of the accounting team and have a degree or diploma in Business Administration or other relevant field and report directly to the Office Manager. Providing administrative support to the Accounting Department and to Project Managers will be their primary responsibilities, however assisting the Managing Director and Office … Read More
Holistic Approach to Improve the Performance of Tailings Disposal Systems with Variable Clay Mineralogy
This article presents the importance of a holistic approach to improve the performance of mine waste disposal systems treating ores with a variable mineralogy. Mine tailings that contain clay minerals such as iIlite, kaolinite and/or smectites are particularly difficult to dewater using thickeners. Small variations in mineralogy result in significant variability in thickener underflow densities … Read More
Intermediate/Senior Draftsperson (Golden, Colorado)
Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate or Senior Draftsperson to join our team in a full-time position at our office in Golden, Colorado, USA. The successful applicant will join the office to produce mechanical and process drawings in the field of slurry transport systems and specialized equipment for the mining and resources … Read More
Intermediate/Senior Draftsperson (Sudbury, Ontario)
Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate or Senior Draftsperson to join our team in a full-time position at our rapidly growing office in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. The successful applicant will join the office to produce mechanical and process drawings in the field of slurry transport systems and specialized equipment for the mining … Read More
Junior/Intermediate Draftsperson (Perth, Australia)
Job Description The Junior/Intermediate Draftsperson, under the direct supervision of a Senior Draftsperson or engineer, produces drawings and 3D models for specialised equipment and for mechanical piping systems projects in the mining and resources industry. They will ensure that drawing deliverables are done to the best of their ability within the project time frame and … Read More
Paste Fill Plant Capacity: How Big is Big Enough?
Are you planning to install a new paste fill system at your mine? Or maybe your ore reserves have increased and mining production is scheduled to be ramped up going forward. It is vital that any mine considering implementing a new paste plant or increasing mining production rates should be comfortable that the capacity of … Read More
Project Engineer (Sudbury, Ontario)
Job Description The successful candidate will be a Project Engineer with 3-5 years of experience working in an engineering consultancy, industrial plant, and/or mine site environment. The Project Engineer will have a background in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, mining or mineral processing and should be equally comfortable working in an office or visiting mine sites. … Read More