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Robinson, and supported by Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy( TRaCE), Jord International has signed a A $ 1.4 million R & D project to tailor its‘ VIPER Dewatering Technology’ specifically to critical mineral recovery and waste mitigation.
VIPER technology, a system that was designed in collaboration with the University of Newcastle’ s Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies, optimises the Horizontal Vacuum Belt Filter( HVBF) via the addition of vibration and compaction to the material. This system facilitates a costeffective and scalable solution to dewatering fine and problematic mining materials, Jord International says. The VIPER system can be retrofitted or supplied new, offering a practical, low-cost pathway to cleaner, more efficient mineral processing.
With‘ VIPER 2.0 – Vibration Assisted Recovery of Critical Minerals’, Jord International will construct a bespoke pilot plant at the University of Newcastle’ s Institute for Energy and Resources( NIER). Access to these facilities will enable the team to tailor the performance of their vibration and dewatering technology towards mineral recovery and optimise the technology across new applications for commercial deployment.
“ This project aims to translate the significant benefits of the VIPER Dewatering
Technology to the recovery of critical minerals and handling of mining waste products,” Dr Robinson said.“ Conventionally, mineral recovery utilises copious amounts of water. However, with the application of VIPER, we expect to see substantial savings in cost and water requirements.”
A core focus of the project will be to further develop the technology as a practical solution to the challenge of dewatering mining tailings. By applying compression and vibration, the VIPER technology can be used to extract critical minerals from this waste while enhancing the dewatering process, yielding a drier waster material with the potential for dry disposal.
“ The landscape of dewatering technologies has advanced significantly in recent years, driven in large part by Jord’ s successful deployment of the VIPER technology,” Sam Caldwell, VIPER Technology Manager, said.
“ As a core element of our innovation strategy, we remain focused on the continued optimisation and enhancement of this platform to expand its applicability and amplify its operational impact. We are placing particular emphasis on addressing the evolving demands of the critical minerals industry, where efficient dewatering is essential to meeting production and sustainability goals.”
Ultimately, the VIPER 2.0 technology aims to increase critical mineral recovery by 5 %, reduce water usage by up to 10 % and lower the energy consumption of the entire process.
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Vulcabrix combines wear-resistant ceramic tiles, an impact absorbing rubber matrix and a steel backing to create a lightweight, high-performance wear liner for bulk materials handling applications.
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