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S2E7 The Future of Digitization in Quarries
Join us on Groundwork to explore quarry digitization with CheckProof, covering sensors, AI, maintenance and safety tools that cut downtime, costs and preserve site knowledge.
S2E6 Mining Without a Mine
Join us as McLanahan experts Neil Mullan and Scott O’Brien explore urban mining, sharing how C&D recycling and wet processing turn city waste into value.
S2E5 Improving Sustainability in Crushing and Screening
On this episode of Groundwork, host Nick Ford talks with Kevin Greer about improving sustainability in crushing and screening operations, like that of CalPortland. They explore predictive…
S2E4 Catching Up with Industry Veterans at CONEXPO
Join us as we catch up with aggregate producers Mathew Stewart, Ben Tidwell and Jason Voss at CONEXPO last week. Listen as they share their experiences at North America's largest construction trade…
S2E3 Iron Ore Processing Challenges And Solutions
Join Luka Vasev and Richard Williams as they discuss solutions for iron ore processing challenges, such as ore quality, tailings disposal, equipment availability and more.
S2E2 Troubleshooting Tips for Aggregate Wash Plants
Wes Edevane and Daniel Miles from Process Machinery Inc. tackle common wash plant challenges, from lost fines to high moisture. They explore scavenger systems, dewatering screens and cyclone…
S2E1 Understanding Screening Media: Wire Cloth vs. Urethane vs. Rubber
Nick Ford kicks off Season 2 of Groundwork with TEMA ISENMANN experts Jimmy True and Nick Pyszka to discuss the three most common types of screen media. They explore the pros and cons of each and…
S1E25 Looking Back At The Aggregate And Mining Industries In 2025
Hosts David Hunter and Rick Madara reflect on trends and challenges the aggregate and mining industries saw in 2025. They also look ahead to 2026 and preview McLanahan's attendance at major global…
S1E24 Digging into Industrial Sands: From Mining to Processing to End Use
Explore industrial sands with Pedro Freire and Patrick Rockwell as they discuss production processes, quality factors and their role in critical applications.
S1E23 Collecting Field Samples
Hosts Matthew Lear and Joel Walstrom discuss the proper way to take a field sample from a sand washing plant and how to send that sample to McLanahan's lab for analysis.
S1E22 Cross Belt Samplers Vs. Falling Stream Samplers: Choosing The Right Sampler For Your Application
Join hosts Adam Orner and Sam Crawford as they talk about the best applications for Cross Belt Samplers and Falling Stream Samplers for various aggregate and mining operations. They also look at…
S1E21 The Importance of Recycled Aggregate in Driving Sustainability
Join Neil Mullan and Construction & Demolition Recycling Association board members John Thomas and Lauren Asfour as they discuss evolving technologies in the processing of C&D waste for reuse.
S1E20 Dairy Housing: Trends For Ultimate Cow Comfort
Renee Schrift and Jake Martin discuss how factors such as climate and cow size affect freestall barn design, as well as how stall design, management and overcrowding play into overall dairy cow…
S1E19 Preventing Slurry Pump Failures: Key Maintenance Practices And Upkeep Strategies
Pumps are the heart of a wet processing system, so it is crucial that they are maintained to ensure uninterrupted material flow through the plant. Listen as Alan Bennetts and Tony Bryant discuss…
S1E18 Breaking Down The Types Of Mining Crushers
Lee Hillyer and Bevan McLachlan discuss the pros and cons of Jaw Crushers, Gyratory Crushers, Cone Crushers, Roll Crushers, Sizers, Feeder-Breakers and more for mineral processing applications.
S1E17 Sustainable Solutions For Tailings Management
Hosts David Hunter and Cory Jenson discuss the trouble with tailings and how to manage them more sustainably using Thickeners and Filter Presses as an alternative to settling ponds. They explore how…
S1E16 The Benefits of Fines Recovery In Aggregate Applications
Join Wes Edevane and Matthew Lear as they discuss how to recover good fines to put back into your product pile. They also talk about how to capture ultra fines from the waste stream to reduce pond…
S1E15 Inside Scrubbing Equipment: Key Technologies For Mining Operations
Hosts Geordie Edmiston and Tyler Piper discuss how Rotary Scrubbers are used in mining processes to remove deleterious materials. They also share details from Scrubber projects in limestone, iron ore…
S1E14 Celebrating 190 Years Of McLanahan
President and CEO Sean McLanahan and Chairman of the Board Mike McLanahan reflect on McLanahan's history as one of the oldest family-owned businesses in the United States. Listen as they share their…
S1E13 Understanding Apron Feeders, Drag Feeders and Wobbler Feeders in Mining Applications
Hosts Lee Hillyer and Peter Bone discuss different types of Feeders used in minerals processing and for which applications each type is best suited.
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