Project duration: 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2021
Objective
The main objectives of the proposal are to implement, demonstrate, scaleup, and design a complete dry comminution for ores and slags eco-efficiently. The eco-efficiency parameters in comminution practices will be tested and demonstrated by combination of advanced Fine Crushing and fine dry Vertical Roller Milling. Furthermore, the feasibility concept of the process to improve recovery and process efficiency will be examined and demonstrated.
The solution (technology)
The main objective of the project is to present the feasibility of the dry eco-efficient comminution process to serve the mining industry worldwide. Both the equipment manufacturing and mining companies within the project are internationally well-known and have activities inside and outside EU. Furthermore, there are international collaborators/partners that contribute to process develop and proof of concept.
It is believed that successful demonstration of the technologies and developed flowsheets will be a breakthrough within mining industry and will attract companies and stakeholders within EIT Raw Materials society and outside the society worldwide. The successful outcomes will be demonstrated as the technology transfer and knowhow to the mining society worldwide. External stakeholders will also be benefited through educational and training program. Young talents will be trained and motivated to contribute to further developments in future. However, through refreshment training courses and seminars, the new technology, developed flowsheets, and related outcomes can be transferred to engineers, technicians and industry managers.
Furthermore, the outcomes would be commented to the society to learn and understand how mining industry can perform eco-efficiently, considering all environmental aspects to protect environment while providing raw materials for sustainable development. That eases the “licence to operate” process as one of the challenges in front of mining industry.
Partnership
- Boliden Mineral AB, Sweden
- ERAMET IDeas, France
- Geological Survey of Finland, Finland
- Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Northland OreTech AB, Sweden
- Sandvik SRP AB, Sweden
- Sandvik AB (Lead Partner), Sweden