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Metals AnalysisMining & Minerals

Education

Bluefield State University, B.S. Electrical Enginnering

Kevin Gordon

Sr. Manager - Applications, Thermo Fisher Scientific

With over 20 years of experience in process control, Kevin Gordon has honed expertise in Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) technology. Throughout his career, he has focused himself to optimizing industrial processes, ensuring precise material composition analysis, and improving operational efficiency.

Accomplishments

Kevin has implemented advanced PGNAA systems, troubleshot complex processes, and led cross-functional teams to achieve superior process control outcomes. His commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has consistently driven success in various projects, making him a trusted expert in the field.

Advancing Mining

A igh angle shot of a ramp for rocks on a manganese mining site in South Africa

The Business Case for Ore Sorting: Strategic Advantages for Modern Mining Companies

March 31, 2026

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Ball mill at a Copper Mine in the mining region of northern Chile.

The Advantages of Monitoring Variability on Copper Mill Feed

June 25, 2024

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Tailings dump are the materials left over after the process of separating the valuable fraction from the uneconomic fraction gangue of an ore aerial view.

Advantages of PGNAA Analysis on Stockpile Feed

June 4, 2024

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The biggest brown coal power plant of Europe in Belchatow, Poland

Coal Power is King… At Least Right Now in Kentucky

April 30, 2024

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Processing area of a limestone mining operation.

Extending Quarry Life through Raw Material Analysis in Cement Production

March 26, 2024

Read more Extending Quarry Life through Raw Material Analysis in Cement Production
Close up of Manganese rock being moved on a conveyor belt

A Quick Comparison of Leading Bulk Materials Analysis Techniques

February 6, 2024

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copper element

Technology Considerations for Bulk Ore Sorting

May 25, 2023

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metallurgical plant photo

How Two Sintering Plants Conquered Calcium Count Variability

December 7, 2021

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How to Produce Quality Sinter

November 5, 2021

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An App for Bulk Material Handling and Analysis in Cement Manufacturing

An App for Bulk Material Handling and Analysis in Cement Manufacturing

September 28, 2021

Read more An App for Bulk Material Handling and Analysis in Cement Manufacturing
How a German Steel Plant Used Online Sinter Feed Analysis to Get the Most Out of its Iron Ore

How a German Steel Plant Used Online Sinter Feed Analysis to Get the Most Out of its Iron Ore

September 15, 2020

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Steel: Minnesota mining

Steel: From Mining to Manufacturing

July 28, 2020

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US Dept. of Labor Offers Mine Safety Videos

US Dept. of Labor Offers Mine Safety Videos

March 24, 2020

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Raw Material Mining and Quality Control for Steel Manufacturing

1) Raw Material Mining and High-Quality Sinter for Quality Control in Steel Manufacturing

March 26, 2019

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How Harsh is Harsh for Bulk Mined Material Crossbelt Analyzers?

January 15, 2019

Read more How Harsh is Harsh for Bulk Mined Material Crossbelt Analyzers?
PGNAA Detection Limit Guidelines Table

Infographic: PGNAA Detection Limit Guidelines Table

January 8, 2019

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mineral processing conveyors

Crossbelt Conveyor Considerations – What You Need To Know

December 18, 2018

Read more Crossbelt Conveyor Considerations – What You Need To Know
power gen at mine sites

Energy Efficiency for Power Gen and Mine Sites

March 21, 2017

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What Should a Coal Analyzer Measure? And Why?

February 18, 2016

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coal ash building material

Is Coal Fly Ash the Next “Green” Building Material?

April 22, 2014

Read more Is Coal Fly Ash the Next “Green” Building Material?
A single coal mine can produce different types of coal of varying composition and quality

How Do You Ensure Each Coal Blend Meets Customer Specifications?

April 17, 2014

Read more How Do You Ensure Each Coal Blend Meets Customer Specifications?
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia

Controversial Proposal Reduces Emissions Limits for New Coal-fired Power Plants

December 12, 2013

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Coal Blending Strategies for Power Plants

November 5, 2013

Read more Coal Blending Strategies for Power Plants
Blending coal

Coal Blending Strategies Reduce Costs and Improve Quality

October 24, 2013

Read more Coal Blending Strategies Reduce Costs and Improve Quality
Power Plant

Using an On-Line Elemental Coal Analyzer to Reduce Power Outages

September 17, 2013

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Analyzing Metals

steelmaking furnace in a factory

Why Sinter Chemistry is Important and How to Get it Right

July 15, 2025

Read more Why Sinter Chemistry is Important and How to Get it Right
How a German Steel Plant Improved Production with Sintering Technology

How a German Steel Plant Improved Production with Sintering Technology

September 15, 2020

Read more How a German Steel Plant Improved Production with Sintering Technology

Identifying Threats

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How Ore Sorting Accelerates Clean Energy Mining and Boosts Sustainability

March 24, 2026

Read more How Ore Sorting Accelerates Clean Energy Mining and Boosts Sustainability

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