CEEC’s Keogh steps down, Allen new chair

The Coalition for Eco Efficient Comminution (CEEC) has announced its CEO, Alison Keogh, is stepping down from the role after six years in the position, with Marc Allen also replacing Michael Battersby by taking over as the group’s chair.  CEEC said Janine Herzig is also joining CEEC as executive president and board director; it noted that it will be making…

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CASPEO unveils online learning courses for mining

More than 35 years after introducing its flagship process simulator USIM PAC, CASPEO has launched a new e-learning platform of process engineering courses specifically designed for the mining industry and mineral processing engineering professionals. The platform has been created to boost the knowledge of mining workers’ data analysis techniques and to meet mining companies’ needed challenges and skills by training…

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Mining, milling begins at Tahuehueto

Canadian-based, Mexico-focused producer Altaley Mining has commenced pre-production mining as well as mill commissioning at its Tahuehueto gold operation in Durango, Mexico, and officials are now eyeing first deliveries of concentrate. Officials said the processing facility at the operation is online and now allows for milling from one ball mill of up to 500 t/d with flotation cells, concentrate thickeners…

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Ecolab debuts ‘game-changing’ flotation optimization solution

Nalco Water, Ecolab’s water and process management business, has launched Flotation 360 – a holistic approach to flotation in mineral processing. The solution combines existing chemistry programs, new digital diagnostic tools and a cross-functional service team in a comprehensive package. “Flotation 360 is a game-changing innovation,” said Arjan Boogaards, senior vice president and general manager of global mining, Ecolab Industrial. …

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