Leaching metal ... for all it's worth

Article Abstract:

Three acid-pressure-leaching plants for processing nickel have started operations in Western Australia. These include Anaconda Nickel Ltd's Murrin Murrin plant, Centaur Mining and Exploration Ltd's Cawse plant and Preston Resources Ltd's Bulong plant. The three companies expect capital and operating costs to be 75% lower than other nickel producers employing conventional technology such as smelting.

Australia, New capacity, new plant construction, Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Nickel, Anaconda Nickel Ltd., Centaur Mining and Exploration Ltd.

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Mastering propylene production

Article Abstract:

The increasing demand for propylene, which is produced from naphtha crackers is reported. The demand for propylene is attributed to the increasing popularity of polypropylene, which is being substituted for nonplastic materials and more-expensive resins, particularly in the auotmotive industry.

Production management, Motor Vehicles and Equipment, Cyclic Crude and Intermediate Manufacturing, Propylene, Transportation equipment industry, Automotive industry

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Ionic liquids make an environmental splash

Article Abstract:

The ionic liquids once used only for laboratory tests are now commercially used in the chemical processing industries. The ionic liquids' stability, environment friendliness and the commercial opportunities it offers are discussed.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Environmental aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Ionic solutions

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