Why it matters
MaximisingUntappedPotential
Vast quantities of iron ore tailings lie dormant, representing a significant untapped resource. Harnessing this potential is crucial for driving operational efficiency and sustainable mining practices.
Our MMU and FlexSeries, coupled with the MT Lyons Unit, provide a mobile, scalable solution for efficient mineral recovery from tailings, leveraging advanced technology for profitable and sustainable operations.
The Challenge
Chasing yourtailings
Reprocessing tailings with traditional methods is often uneconomical and environmentally taxing. Expansive tailings dams pose catastrophic risks, while truck-and-shovel operations are carbon-intensive and labor-intensive.
Mineral Technologies’ MMU and FlexSeries Modular Plant, enhanced with the MT Lyons Unit for consistent feed, enable efficient on-site extraction and processing from tailings, optimising resource recovery while minimising environmental impact.
Investing in this technology enhances profitability by converting waste to revenue, reducing disposal costs, and featuring rapid setup and versatility for various sites, ensuring a quick ROI.
Our Solution - MT MMU
ReplaceTruck andShovel
Our Mobile Mining Unit (MMU) represents the pinnacle of soft rock mining & tailing recovery. Designed for sites where traditional methods are impractical, the MMU offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution.
Our Solution - MT Lyons Unit
ForConsistentFeed
The MT Lyons Unit (LFCU) stabilises slurry discharge in tailings dam reclamation, managing fluctuating inputs and enabling high-density pumping. This ensures consistent material flow for improved tailings management and more efficient reclamation processes.
Our Solution - MT Flex Series
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The MT FLEX SERIES offers modular, customisable processing plants for tailings dam reclamation. It combines advanced spiral technology, reduced water use, and easy assembly, while minimising environmental impact and supporting efficient site restoration.
The Advantages
Less is more
Recover up to 70% more minerals from tailings stockpiles compared to traditional processing methods. Our advanced separation technologies ensure maximum resource recovery.
Our integrated systems feature a modular design that streamlines processes. These systems are also highly resource and energy efficient ensuring significant cost savings across the value chain.
Minimise land use, water consumption, and carbon emissions by eliminating the need for expansive tailings dams and reducing reliance on heavy machinery. Promote sustainable mining practices.
This integrated system offers adaptable configurations to suit various mining environments, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness across different operational scales. It allows for seamless deployment across multiple sites, adapting to your evolving operational needs with ease.
What thenumbers say
56.2 Billion cubic meters
Of tailings stored in tailings dams globally.
50% Reduction in costs
Mineral Technologies’ MMU can reduce operating costs by up to 50% compared to truck-and-shovel operations.
$1.2 Billion in extraction costs
Estimated global extraction costs by the mineral sands industry alone.
70% More minerals recovered
The MMU technology can recover up to 70% more minerals from tailings compared to traditional processing methods.
Finally we found a solution which makes economical sense to reclaim the remaining grade from our dams.
What is Next
Zero harmharmony
Prioritise environmental responsibility while driving profitability. Our innovative tailings processing solutions harmonise resource extraction with sustainable practices, securing a resilient future for mining operations and local communities. By minimising land use, water consumption, carbon emissions, and waste volumes, we enable mining activities to align with global sustainability goals while unlocking new revenue streams from previously discarded tailings. This synergistic approach not only mitigates environmental risks but also enhances operational efficiency, driving profitability and long-term viability. Through responsible resource stewardship, we empower the mining industry to contribute positively to local ecosystems, safeguard community well-being, and ensure the industry’s social license to operate, paving the way for a resilient and sustainable future.
Leopoldo Bigarella
Regional Manager – South America @ Mineral Technologies
The Expert
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