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Aggregates, construction aggregates, Insider, mining automation, process controls, process improvement
Underperformance And Process Controls in Aggregate Production- Part 1
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For much of the past decade, heavy industry has devoted a substantial portion of CAPEX to developing “end-to-end” digitalized process technology to optimize production in industrial sectors across the board. We’ve been following the transition to 5G, advanced AI, machine learning, BIG Data, and analytics in heavy industry here…
Does the US Have a Horse in the Global Lithium Mining Race?
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“While other battery metals including cobalt and nickel are down significantly from highs hit earlier this year, lithium continues to sell at record prices with carbonate prices doubling this year alone.”- ANIMATION: Race is on for global lithium mining domination-mining.com Battery Metals are a Long-Term Priority for Miners and…
Hurricane Ian’s Aftermath and Infrastructure Recovery
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“Ian will go down as one of the most damaging and impactful storms in U.S. history, along with 2017’s Hurricane Harvey, which caused $190 billion in total damage and economic loss,” – AccuWeather Founder and CEO Dr. Joel N. Myers Other notorious storms Myers noted include Irma, which was…
The Coal Mining Business Boom in Q4 2022
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“Business is booming for companies associated with the coal mining industry, with no end in sight.”- Bluefield Daily Telegraph- Wednesday, September 21, 2022 “Based on current economic and market trends, global coal consumption is forecast to rise by 0.7% in 2022 to 8 billion tonnes, assuming the Chinese economy…
Engineers at Work and Play Part 2: Always Be Engineering: A Candidate’s Tale
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All the names of the people and organizations have been changed to protect the innocent for this fictional HR tale, inspired by true stories. So it’s me Eric, 38 years old, with my “have an engineering degree will travel” attitude, and I’m about to put it to the test.…
Heavy Industry Engineers at Work and Play Part 1: Blowing Off Steam in the Industrial Complex
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Atlas shrugging, essential raw material costs spiking if they’re available at all, environmental obstacles, and the real epidemic of Force Majeure Clauses, a term that far too many of us have become familiar with in the year we’re calling Catch 2022. Sound familiar? “We’re getting half-loads every day now.…
