TECHNOLOGY

Beneficiation Technology

Advanced mineral processing solutions combining AI-driven sorting, dry beneficiation, and modular deployment for ESG-compliant ore upgrading and multi-mineral recovery.

Transforming Lower-Grade Ores

For over two decades, we’ve developed proprietary beneficiation technologies designed to unlock value from sub-economic ore deposits. Our flowsheets combine dry processing, AI-driven sensor sorting, and flotation to maximize recovery while minimizing water consumption and environmental impact.

These technologies are deployed modularly at mine sites across Africa, reducing logistics costs, enabling local value addition, and creating employment. Our approach makes previously uneconomic deposits viable while adhering to strict ESG standards.

TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGES
AI-Driven Sorting

AI-Driven Sorting

Real-time ore identification and separation

Minimal Water Use

Minimal Water Use

Dry processing reduces environmental impact

Higher Recovery

Higher Recovery

Maximize yield from lower-grade resources

Multi-Ore Recovery

Multi-Ore Recovery

Extract multiple minerals from one stream

Our Beneficiation Portfolio

Engineered for modular deployment with rapid setup and scalability.

Dry Magnetic Separation

Dry Magnetic Separation

Zero-water dry processing using high-intensity magnetic separators to upgrade iron ore, manganese, and chrome from 35-45% to 58-65% grade.

No water discharge or tailings dams
Modular setup in 8-12 weeks
Lower capex vs. wet plants
AI-Driven Sensor Sorting

AI-Driven Sensor Sorting

Real-time ore identification using X-ray transmission (XRT), near-infrared (NIR), and machine vision to reject waste and upgrade feed in a single pass.

15-30% yield improvement
Real-time quality control
Reduced downstream processing
Flotation & Hydrometallurgy

Flotation & Hydrometallurgy

Selective flotation circuits for sulfides and carbonates, plus heap leaching for oxide copper and gold recovery from low-grade stockpiles.

Multi-mineral recovery
Tailings reprocessing
Environmental remediation

Typical Process Flow

Our modular systems adapt to each ore body's unique characteristics.

01

Crushing

Size reduction to liberation size

02

Screening

Size classification and removal of fines

03

Sorting/Separation

AI sorting or magnetic separation

04

Concentration

Flotation or gravity concentration

05

Dewatering

Filtering and drying for shipping

Mineral Applications

Typical grade improvement

Iron Ore

45% → 65% Fe

Manganese

30% → 44% Mn

Chrome Ore

38% → 46% Cr₂O₃

Copper Ore

2% → 25% Cu

From Ore to Battery Materials

Our beneficiation technologies enable the complete value chain from manganese ore upgrading to battery-grade High-Purity Manganese Sulfate (HPMSM) production.

The HPMSM Program leverages clean MnSO4 feedstock with modular purification systems to deliver ≥99.9% purity material for advanced cathode applications, with optional High-Purity Iron and EMD integration.

Explore HPMSM Platform
INPUT
30-44% Mn
Beneficiated ore
OUTPUT
≥99.9%
HPMSM purity
Key Benefits
  • Battery-grade quality for NMC, LMFP, LMR cathodes
  • Clean feedstock approach with lower environmental impact
  • Modular scale-up with regional supply security

Commercial Value with Built-In ESG Impact

Our processing approach delivers measurable business benefits while meeting the highest environmental and social standards.

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Business Benefits

Our advanced beneficiation technologies deliver measurable commercial advantages by transforming operational efficiency, reducing costs, and unlocking new value streams.

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Unlock Stranded Assets

Make sub-economic deposits commercially viable.

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Reduce Transport Costs

Ship higher-grade concentrate, lower tonnage.

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Faster Project Development

Modular systems deploy in weeks, not years.

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Lower Capital Requirements

Smaller footprint and capex vs. traditional plants.

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Environmental Compliance

Dry processing meets strict ESG standards.

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ESG Impact

Our beneficiation technologies are designed for minimal environmental impact and maximum social benefit:

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES:

  • Zero or minimal water consumption
  • No tailings dams or water discharge
  • Reduced CO2 from transport efficiency
  • Dry stacking of waste materials
  • Smaller operational footprint

SOCIAL IMPACT:

  • Local employment in processing operations
  • Skills transfer and training programs
  • Value addition at source communities
  • Reduced dust and noise pollution