Mines Fines Agglomeration Technologogies (MAT)
Mining operations generate significant volumes of ultra-fine waste, often representing up to 50% of an ore reserve. MAT advanced extrusion process converts these fines into durable, waterproof material, enabling value recovery, waste reduction, and more sustainable operations with reduced environmental impact.
Traditional agglomeration methods such as sintering and pelletisation have limitations, creating the need for more effective solutions.
Process Efficiency
Traditional agglomeration methods are limited in throughput and scalability.
In contrast, the
MAT solution
processes over 1,000 tonnes per day per unit, delivering a highly efficient and scalable approach to managing ultra-fine mining by-products.
Compaction
(Tumble Test)
A tumble test is used to evaluate the durability and stability of materials by simulating the mechanical stress they may encounter during handling, transport, or storage. The test measures how well materials, such as agglomerates or pellets, hold together under stress and whether they break down into smaller particles.
The MAT solution has demonstrated excellent results in tumble tests, well exceeding the minimum requirements for both transport and processing. This means the agglomerated materials produced by
Mine Agglomeration Technology are highly durable and waterproof, ensuring their integrity throughout the entire supply chain and processing stages.
The following videos show how Mine Agglomeration Technologies (MAT) work in real mining settings.
These short demonstrations give a clear look at how MAT can help improve efficiency and support more sustainable operations.
Why Choose MFA's Agglomeration Solutions?
01
Resource Recovery
Recover up to 50% of previously wasted material, maximising ore reserves
02
Environmental Impact
Reduce reliance on tailings storage facilities and minimise environmental hazards
03
Operational Efficiency
Process up to 1,000 tons of waste fines daily, offering large-scale industrial application
04
Sustainable Circular Economy
Support the transition to a circular economy by repurposing waste into usable materials
05
Enhanced Material Integrity
The compacted, waterproof product is ideal for storage, transportation, and further processing
06
Waste to Revenue
Effectively and efficiently turn environmental waste into revenue
Introducing MAT
(Mine Agglomeration Technologies)
These groundbreaking technologies are designed to help mining operations not only meet
environmental legislation requirements but also bring significant efficiencies to the mining process.
By reducing waste, improving resource utilisation, and minimising environmental impact, they enable mines to operate more sustainably while enhancing productivity.
These innovations represent a major step forward, offering both compliance with regulatory standards and substantial operational benefits.