MINING mineral processing and metals smelting and refining industries .
The company has developed proven technologies such as ISASMELT and IsaKidd , which are patented processes widely used in the smelting , electrowinning and copper refining industry today .
Additional technologies include IsaMill , a fine and mainstream grinding technology , the Jameson Cell flotation technology and the Albion Process leaching technology .
“ We ’ ve initially developed specific copper processing technology ,” said Reinhardt Viljoen , Glencore Technology ’ s Chief Technology Officer . “ However , we ’ re now also involved in the broader design of smelters and refineries and our technology is applicable to other base metals like zinc , lead , nickel , etc . Our technology has also delivered improved processing performance in the precious metal industry , with the gold and platinum industry specifically applying Glencore Technology ’ s IsaMill and Albion Process Technology .”
In terms of supporting technologies for clients , Glencore
Technology has designed and developed the ZipaTank™ . According to Viljoen , The ZipaTank is an innovative approach to slurry storage and leaching tanks that incorporates modular components and mechanical joins to provide all the benefits of a traditional welded tank , but with lower costs , reduced installation times and far greater flexibility . “ The tank is mechanically bolted . Anyone with a minimal amount of skill and supervision can bolt it together . Its scalability makes it very exciting for clients as it can accommodate most projects and even be reused for other projects .”
In addition , Glencore Technology has developed the HyperSparge™ , a proven and cost effective system for delivering air , oxygen or other process gases into tanks or vessels for leaching or oxidation processes .
“ A lot of these technologies started off from issues we experienced in our copper and zinc operations ,” said Viljoen .
The key ingredient For Glencore Technology , innovation
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