SUSTAINABILITY
Several ideas in this category are already being explored and / or developed , including alternate comminution technologies for mining such as the FLSmidth OK™ Mill . “ The OK Mill could be the centrepiece of the next generation of comminution flowsheets aimed towards optimizing plant layout , reducing power requirements , and eliminating the need / consumption of grinding media ,” notes Douglas . Digitalization Digital solutions are playing a key role in the sustainability drive to reducing mining ’ s footprint . “ We are always aiming to create products that use automation and digital technologies to increase efficiency , reduce energy consumption , increase the benefit
EXECUTIVE BIO
WAYNE DOUGLAS
TITLE : HEAD OF DIGITAL - MINING COMPANY : FLSMIDTH
Wayne is Head of Digital Mining at FLSmidth – a group that encompasses the global research and development efforts the company is making for the mining industry . “ We cover product and service offering development from research through product development and product launch ,” he confirms . In previous roles at the company , Wayne was the Director of the Minerals Testing & Research Centre ( MTRC ) in Utah where FLSmidth works with both internal stakeholders and external mining clients worldwide to optimize existing operations , and its VP for R & D in Mining . The depth of his mining industry knowledge was developed across a six-year association with Barrick Gold where Wayne progressed to become its Chief Metallurgist . He believes collaboration is key if the mining industry is to achieve its sustainability goals : “ As the industry matures , innovations rely on more sophisticated and complex technologies , meaning research partnerships are more important than ever . However , universities rely on mining and METS companies like FLSmidth to commercialise that technology and realise its impact .”
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