Proactive maintenance strategies from Multotec are extending the service life of process samplers and high‑G centrifuges that are critical for representative sampling, solid–liquid separation and dewatering in mineral processing plants. The company stresses scheduled inspections of cutter edges, drive assemblies and wear liners on samplers, and close monitoring of vibration, bearing condition and bowl wear on centrifuges to avoid unplanned stoppages. For plant engineers, the message is to treat these units as production-critical assets, integrating condition monitoring and OEM spares into planned shutdowns.

GR Engineering Services has been named preferred EPC contractor by Venturex Sulphur Springs, a Develop Global subsidiary, for the 1.5 Mt/y Sulphur Springs copper-silver-zinc processing plant 144 km south-east of Port Hedland in Western Australia. The appointment follows Develop’s final investment decision on the project, clearing the way for detailed engineering, procurement and construction planning. Plant design and construction choices will be critical for handling polymetallic sulphide ore and managing remote-site logistics in the Pilbara environment.

Danfoss Scotland has validated its Dextreme Max digital hydraulic architecture on a 30 t battery-electric excavator, cutting power consumption by 35% under test conditions using a £4.29 million UK Government grant. The system replaces conventional valve-controlled hydraulics with digitally controlled flow and pressure management, reducing throttling losses and improving overall drivetrain efficiency. For mine operators, the results point to smaller or fewer battery packs for the same duty cycle, longer run time per charge, and lower heat rejection demands on cooling systems.