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Episode 225 of “World’s Greatest!…” has been added to their website HERE. This is a great video to learn about the Products & Services offered by West River Conveyors.

In mining leach operations, particularly heap leach and SX/EW systems, process efficiency is often evaluated through recovery rates, chemical consumption, and throughput. While factors like ore chemistry and irrigation design are typically the focus, one critical variable is often overlooked: conveyor performance. Conveyors are not just a means of moving material from point A to […]

Leaching environments in mining—especially heap leach and SX/EW operations—are some of the harshest conditions for conveyor systems. Constant exposure to corrosive chemicals, saturated materials, abrasive fines, and extreme weather quickly breaks down standard equipment. To maintain uptime and avoid premature failures, conveyors in these applications must be engineered specifically for long-term durability in aggressive, high-exposure […]

In mining operations, conveyor systems are built to move massive volumes of material efficiently and reliably. Yet even the most robust conveyor can suffer chronic downtime, accelerated wear, and safety concerns if one area is overlooked: the transfer point. Mining conveyor transfer points are among the most failure-prone areas in a conveying system. These locations—where […]