Transforming Mount Isa’s future

The Jameson Cell’s ongoing impact on flotation advancement Glencore’s Jameson Cell, one of the most effective, flexible and high performing flotation technologies in the world, remains at the forefront of froth flotation innovation. The Jameson Cell was developed in 1985 when Mount Isa Mines asked Professor Graeme Jameson to improve flotation performance in their zinc circuit. His breakthrough — the downcomer — showed that effective particle recovery occurred in an intense mixing zone, leading to the creation of a compact, high-efficiency flotation cell. Over the next 40 years, the Jameson Cell underwent continuous...

Weir appoints new minerals division management Weir has announced the appointment of Mick Henderson as the company’s Asia-Pacific minerals division regional managing director.  Mr Henderson brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of delivering results across eastern Australia and the Pacific Islands.  His deep regional insight and customer-first mindset underscore the company’s commitment to supporting mining and resources customers with innovative solutions, responsive service and operational excellence.   Since joining Weir in 2017, Mr Henderson has led teams across Queensland, Papua New Guinea,...

China’s energy industries thrive under pressure Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that China’s stringent environmental regulations could potentially be enhancing productivity in the new energy sector.  A report released in collaboration between ECU and Harbin University of Science and Technology, Environmental regulation and firm productivity: evidence from China’s new energy industry, investigated the new energy industry, a strategic industry for China, and the mechanisms through which environmental policies could affect productivity at a firm level.  According to the report, China has seen unprecedented economic development since the launch...