Archives: Mineral processing

BASF and the Catholic University of the North (Universidad Católica del Norte – UCN) in Antofagasta have signed a collaboration agreement to promote research, development and innovation in mining. The aim of this collaboration is to strengthen the cooperation between academia, students and industry experts. In addition to leveraging synergies in the development of innovative[…]

Metso Outotec is introducing what it says is another innovative plant concept, Flotation Plant Units, to its minerals processing portfolio. The solution provides unparalleled metallurgical performance by seamlessly integrating functional design with a comprehensive scope, leading to high operational reliability and a fast return on investment, according to the company. Compared with the traditional delivery,[…]

K+S says it is taking a major step in the “strategic optimisation” of its existing business and the further reduction of the environmental footprint of domestic potash production in Germany. The extensive ‘Werra 2060’ project strengthens competitiveness and extends the life of the Werra plant with increased and more stable production in the long term.[…]

More than a few companies and technology providers claim to have solved the primary copper sulphide leaching conundrum, but only one has close to 30 years of R&D and the Rio Tinto name behind it. Rio, through its Nuton venture, is the latest to table a solution to treat primary copper sulphides such as chalcopyrite,[…]

Monument Mining Ltd reports that flotation construction work progress at the Selinsing Gold Mine in Malaysia has reached 85% completion in line with the budget. Pre-commissioning (dry & wet) will commence in October; full commissioning targets late November/or early December 2022. First concentrate production planned to commence late November 2022, ramping up to full production[…]

South African chrome and PGMs miner Tharisa is gearing up for its Karo open pit platinum mining project in Zimbabwe. The company now owns 70% of Karo Mining Holdings, with 30% held by Leto Settlement. Karo Mining Holdings fully owned subsidiary Karo Zimbabwe Holdings in turn owns 85% of Karo Platinum, the operating company, with[…]

The Eriez® Board of Directors has appointed Jaisen Kohmuench to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), a role that will see Kohmuench manage all of the company’s major operations, including Eriez-USA, Eriez Global Flotation and Eriez international businesses. Kohmuench, already within the Eriez corporate leadership team, will continue to work closely with[…]

General Motors Co says it has secured a new source of cost-competitive nickel and cobalt for Ultium battery cells after making a strategic investment in Queensland Pacific Metals of Australia. The nickel laterite ore is expected to be processed using a new and proprietary process that helps reduce waste with no requirement of a tailings[…]

Metso Outotec says it is extending its Courier product family with the introduction of Courier 8X SL analyser. The new analyser “maximises plant efficiency by enabling measurement of light elements with enhanced technology, while improving recovery and reducing impurity content in flotation circuits.” Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) technology is used to measure both light and[…]

WestStar Industrial Ltd, an Australian industrial services company, operating in the energy, resources, utility and infrastructure sectors, has advised that its engineering construction contracting business, Alltype Engineering, has been awarded a new major SMPE&I fabrication and installation contract valued at circa A$33 million by Lynas Rare Earths. The project value is the largest single contract[…]