Archives: Mineral processing

Serra Verde has commenced commercial production of Mixed Rare Earth Concentrate (MREC) from Phase I of its Pela Ema deposit in Minaçu, Goiás State, Brazil. Once it has ramped up to full production, Serra Verde is expected to produce at least 5,000 t per year of rare earth oxide used in the manufacture of high-efficiency[…]

Metso says it is consolidating its strong position in delivering tailored solutions to mining and aggregate customers through the continued expansion of its Life Cycle Services (LCS) program. In 2023, Metso secured more than 110 new LCS contracts with global and regional mining companies as well as with sizeable quarries and aggregate contractors, it says.[…]

The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) has entered into an agreement with Metso and thyssenkrupp Uhde for the development and licensing of Ma’aden’s Integrated process concept, aiming for greenfield facilities at Ras Al Khair in Saudi Arabia, and the deployment of technology able to capture CO2 and recycle phosphogypsum. The technology for CO2 capturing comes[…]

The Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, a joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines, Zijin Mining Group and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has partnered with Elessent Clean Technologies to install a new 2,500 t/d smelter off-gas MECS® sulphuric acid plant. In conjunction with global EPC partner, China Nerin Engineering Co. Ltd, the new[…]

DELKOR India has been contracted to provide DELKOR Horizontal Vacuum Belt Filters, together with ancillaries, for two operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The orders included supply of a 162 sq.m filter for a copper project in Katanga, which was commissioned in 2022, and supply of a 110 sq.m filter for a[…]

Metso says it has signed contracts for the delivery of three Superior™ MKIII primary gyratory crushers to copper processing plants in Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Deliveries also include a total of 18 apron feeders, systems engineering, electrical and control solutions, and other auxiliary equipment. The combined order value of over €30 million is booked in the[…]

Metso continues to register demand for its modular mineral processing solutions, announcing that it intends to supply four FIT™ Crushing Stations in the Americas. Three of these will be delivered to an iron ore mine in Brazil and one to a gold plant in Canada. The combined value of the orders is approximately €20 million[…]

Guizhou, a province situated in the southwest of China, is renowned for its mountainous terrain. Historically, the unique landscape posed challenges to transportation before the era of modern infrastructure projects in China, making travel to and from the region exceptionally challenging. Despite these difficulties, Guizhou’s terrain also harbours valuable resources, with coal being a particularly[…]

In today’s economy, businesses are facing great challenges to remain one of the best in their field of expertise. Nevertheless, over the last 60 years, AKW Apparate + Verfahren GmbH (translated AKW Equipment + Process Design) has managed to build up a strong reputation and become an important player in the field of customised process[…]

Capstone Copper Corp says that commissioning activities are underway at its Mantoverde Development Project (MVDP) in Chile. The company says it is focused on a safe, efficient and phased project commissioning and ramp-up. MVDP will increase the company’s consolidated copper production by over 40% with a significant decrease in unit operating costs. John MacKenzie, Capstone’s[…]