Projects Portfolio

Amira P1359A will employ Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling to simulate the multiphase flow within the HydroFloat™ cell. This will enable the analysis of interactions between gas bubbles, liquid, and solid particles and help identify optimal operating conditions. Additionally, the research will explore innovative techniques, such as nano-bubbles, oily-bubbles, and aerosol collector dosing, to enhance bubble-particle attachment and improve recovery rates. These advanced methods have the potential to further increase the efficiency of the fluidized bed flotation system. This document…

Amira P1354 represents the extension of the development of Mineral Processing unit models of the iconic P9 series of projects that began in 1962. For six decades Industry Sponsors of the P9 program have helped build a strong community of practice in Mineral Processing with a focus on automating and optimising stages and steps that will ultimately lead to a whole of system real time optimisation and adaption in implementation. Over the last three iterations, i.e., specifically from P9O through…

The resin in moist mix (RIMM) process has been developed by InnovEco Australia and tested at the University of South Australia to treat various low-grade ore types and mineral wastes. The RIMM method has demonstrated high efficiency in the recovery of copper, cobalt and other valuable metals. Due to its simplicity and relatively low water and reagent consumption, this method could be used for the recovery of critical minerals from low-grade ores and mineral wastes such as tailings. The possibility…

Be part of the leading development of Pan-African minerals sector talent and skills that can harness the decarbonisation opportunity Vision A self-sustaining pipeline of Pan-African research, operational, and technical leadership, talent, and skills in minerals decarbonisation from resource management through to product development and delivery Mission To create a virtual Pan-African institute of complementary and supplementary research, development and training that collaborates, connects, co-ordinates to co-create a pipeline of talented Africans that position Africa as a leading player in the…

This project aims to develop a mineralogy model that enables the development of a comprehensive geometallurgy-informed processing flowsheet for the efficient extraction of critical minerals from sulfide and or iron tailings piles. By implementing advanced mineral processing techniques, we seek to unlock economic value, enhance resource recovery, and address the growing demand for critical minerals. As global demand for critical minerals intensifies and new high-grade deposits become increasingly rare, focusing on recovering these essential materials from existing tailings has become…

The East Africa Exploration Initiative is a comprehensive program designed to improve the base metal and gold exploration potential of East Africa. Through an integrated approach of research and data collection, the initiative aims to understand the region’s geological “anatomy.” The central goals are to assist exploration companies in pinpointing areas with maximum prospectivity and to support local Geological Surveys and universities in providing pre-competitive data and information. Inspired by the successful West African Exploration Initiative (WAXI), an initial 12-month…

Declining availability of talent and skills is increasingly undermining industry’s productivity, particularly in areas of tailings monitoring, volume reduction, and repurposing. Underlying this challenge is a decline in investment by both governments and industry in academic institutions resulting in the shrinking and closure of core academic departments. While borrowing from R&D outcomes from other sectors (e.g., robotics and automation) is sensible and economically astute, the industry investment trends are now impacting mining industry core sciences of geosciences, mineral processing, and…

The Global Basins Project is an ambitious initiative designed to close the significant knowledge gap in the exploration of sedimentary basins for critical minerals required for the energy transition and CO2 emission reduction targets. Despite sediment-hosted stratiform copper (SSC) deposits, located in sedimentary basins, accounting for 20% of global copper production, these basins have been underexplored over the last 2-3 decades. To address this issue, the project aims to initiate a systematic, globally connected, multidisciplinary study of basin metallogeny to…

Overview: Inspired by the highly successful West African Exploration Initiative (WAXI) and positive results from the first stage, the SAXI program has progressed to the next stage. The overall aim of the program is to enhance the exploration potential of North-East South America through an integrated program of research and data gathering into the “anatomy” of the Guiana Shield and neighbouring terranes. Key motivations for undertaking this initiative are to assist exploration companies in focusing their activities in areas of maximum prospectivity;…

This project within the mineral processing framework is in responds to industry needs of treating refractory ores. Refractory gold ores is defined as ore that is difficult to recover through conventional circuit of crush-grind-leach. This project will utilize both new research and applied  to solve peculiar problems or combination of problem from participants. The project will initially start with sites in West Africa sub-region and expand to other jurisdictions like South America and Australia as the project progresses. The objective of the…

This project seeks to generate diesel-green H2 dualization systems for six different types of engines. They will be tested in pilot programs at selected mining operations. While the project will initially take place in Chile, Peru, Brazil, or Colombia, there are plans to replicate it in other countries. Recent tests in Latin America that replaced some diesel with hydrogen found vehicle autonomy increased and the mechanical and structural integrity of the vehicles remained sound. The project lead is AndesH2, a…

The Geodynamic Inheritance & eXploration (GAXI) Project is a research initiative focused on understanding the spatial distribution and genesis of economic mineral systems along the South American Gondwana margin. The objective is to help develop future industry-relevant targets within a sophisticated exploration framework. GAXI builds on a successful pilot study in the Peruvian Andes, revealing a connection between mineral-forming processes and the localization of economic ore deposits. At its core, the GAXI Project is predicated on the concept of ancient…