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NDT in the mine processing plant : A boots-on-the-ground perspective
Co-founder and Lead Technical Consultant , Richard Malenfant , at Malenfant Technical Services ( MTS ), an independent thirdparty Non-Destructive Testing ( NDT ) firm servicing the mining industry , shares insights into the world of mining and processing equipment inspection as well as his experience in managing the challenges it presents in the field .
“ It ’ s an interesting topic right now , especially because of recent changes in the industry . Precious metals and other essential raw materials ( used for everything from electronics to steel and aggregates ) are increasingly in demand . In the case of copper , for example , the global demand is projected to exceed the current supply capacity by 2050 . New mines will need to be commissioned just to keep up with the growing demands , and existing mines will need to do everything they can to extend the life and capacity of their current extraction and processing assets .
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