The electrification movement has forced engineers and miners to find a better way to produce lithium more quickly. Mining lithium is nothing new. It has been intentionally mined since the 1950s. However, global demand for lithium batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems has forced the need for…
Stephen L. Benyo is a global mining executive for Flottweg Separation Technology. He is engaged in placing the “puzzle-piece” of innovative technology in its most needed locations, striving toward more efficient utilization of our world’s natural resources. Benyo resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife, daughter and German Shepherd dog.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.