Mines Agglomeration Technologies (MAT)
Mining operations generate vast amounts of ultra-fine waste, commonly referred to as tailings and by-products, which pose environmental and operational challenges. These fines, often discarded due to their small particle size, can represent up to 50% of a mine ore reserve, leading to significant resource loss. Traditional agglomeration methods, such as sintering and pelletisation, face limitations, requiring more effective solutions.
GTG’s MAT agglomeration technology provides a high-capacity solution to this issue. Using an advanced extrusion process that utilises our unique emulsion fluid, a single unit can efficiently process over 1,000 tons per day, transforming fines into a durable, waterproof compacted form suitable for a wide variety of mine waste. The system integrates a water-based binder with excellent performance characteristics.
By applying this technology, mining operations can reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, and minimise environmental impact, ultimately supporting a transition toward more sustainable mining practices.
Process Efficiency
Traditional agglomeration methods typically have a relatively low throughput, processing only 50 to 100 tons per day, which limits their scalability and efficiency.
In contrast, the GTG Fines Agglomeration solution has demonstrated exceptional performance, with a single unit capable of processing over 1,000 tons per day.
This significant increase in capacity makes it a highly efficient and scalable solution for handling 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 GTG Fines Agglomeration 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 GTG's 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?
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Resource Recovery
Recover up to 50% of previously wasted material, maximising ore reserves
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Environmental Impact
Reduce reliance on tailings storage facilities and minimise environmental hazards
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Operational Efficiency
Process up to 1,000 tons of waste fines daily, offering large-scale industrial application
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Sustainable Circular Economy
Support the transition to a circular economy by repurposing waste into usable materials
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Enhanced Material Integrity
The compacted, waterproof product is ideal for storage, transportation, and further processing
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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.