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#Reward #advances #patent #for #potassium #sulphate #processing #technology Reward Minerals (ASX:RWD) says it has received a positive preliminary report regarding the patent for its potassium sulphate (SOP) processing technology. The technology is designed to recover potassium sulphate directly from concentrated seawater and other high-sulphate brines. The International Preliminary Examining Authority has determined in its report that claims 1-17 meet the requirements for novelty under Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Article 33(2), inventive step under PCT Article 33(3) and industrial applicability under Article 33(4). Shares advanced as much as 25% to an intra-day peak of $0.03 on Monday following the news. Reward is now required to file applications for the specific countries and regions where it wants to secure patent protection. The company is still finalising the list of countries and regions but says it will include Australia and other countries that produce or plan to produce significant solar salt from seawater in favourable locations. CEO Lorry Hughes says the technology is relatively simple. “It negates the need for the removal of waste salts by expensive mechanical harvesting and it does not require complicated and expensive flotation processing steps to separate waste salts from SOP,” he says. “All this points toward a significant reduction in production costs compared to existing operations and methods. “Importantly there appears potential for the first time globally, to produce SOP from waste brines or bitterns from solar salt operations using seawater as feed brine on a commercial basis. “This could allow operations in coastal areas with established transport infrastructure to produce and ship SOP to market at competitive prices.” Over the next two quarters, Reward plans to continue advancing its processing technology toward commercialisation, as well as undertake design and statutory approval of initial work programs at the Carnarvon Potash Project. The company, which has a market capitalisation of $5.5 million, will also continue engagement with solar salt, fertiliser and seawater desalination companies globally to discuss the application of its technology and proposed SOP developments for possible joint venture participation and investment. https://lnkd.in/emzrUs_A MINING.COM.AU - June 24, 2024

Reward Minerals Limited (ASX:RWD) has received validation of its #PotassiumSulphate processing technology after the International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) found that RWD’s claim 1-17 met the requirements for novelty under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Article 33(2), inventive step under PCT Article 33(3) and industrial applicability under Article 33(4). The IPEA is an international body that provides a preliminary and non-binding opinion as to the suitability of a technology to be patented. The next step for Reward will be to file the regional and national applications by February next year, in the countries the company wishes to seek patent protection. “This is another key step toward transforming the Sulphate of Potash (SOP) industry via commercialisation of Reward’s processing technology,” Reward Minerals CEO Lorry Hughes said. More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors #Fertiliser #SulphateofPotash #SOP http://ow.ly/sLmu105xQWy

⛏️Mineral processing 🤝 Biology🌱 🚨 New Review Article 🚨 Have a read if you would like to know more about how these two fields overlap. In this article, we explore the latest in bioflocculant research and their promising applications in sustainable mineral processing. Bioflocculants offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical flocculants, presenting a pathway to greener and more sustainable industrial practices. Key highlights of the review include: 🔬 Current state of bioflocculant research 🌱 Potential benefits and challenges of implementing these in mineral processing 🌍 Future research directions I would like to thank my collaborators Guangze (Daniel) YANG, Grant Webber, George Franks, Chun-Xia Zhao for all of their help and guidance. Special thanks as well to ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals (COEMinerals) and School of Chemical Engineering. Access the full article below: https://lnkd.in/gNdk8Kfz #Sustainability #MineralProcessing #Bioflocculants

I am pleased to share a recent publication of our research. In this paper, we considered various concentrations of coagulants and flocculants in process water on flotation performance of a selected Cu-Ni-PGM ore. This study was conducted with co-authors Saahil Khan, Dr Lisa October and A/Prof Kirsten Corin at the Centre for Minerals Research , UCT Department of Chemical Engineering. The main objective of this work was to mimic return water quality from tailings thickeners and dams and understand how residual flotation reagents (such as CMC) and residual dewatering agents (coags and flocs) would affect flotation performance (using froth stability, Cu and Ni recoveries and grades as performance indicators). #mineralsengineering #SDG6 #SDG12 #waterinflotation #flotation23

A TAUW Foundation project in Kazakhstan recently finished! Read below about their important efforts to tackle pollution from the mining industry. 📢  The issue with mine tailings   Mine tailings are the solid or liquid waste products from the mining industry. They are a significant environmental and human health concern due to the potential migration of contaminants, such as heavy metals or chemical additives, through leachate from the tailings. Contaminants such as Acid Mine Drainage, heavy metals, cyanides and other chemical additives are often observed in water flowing from mine tailings. This project co-funded by the TAUW Foundation is aimed to tackle this issue.     Outcomes project  The team, consisting of experts by TAUW Nederland and Narxoz University, has used real world examples to prove the utility of (low cost) NBS in dealing with pollution from the industrial sector and from mine tailing wastewater. Based on the results of the desktop study, inventory of mine tailings, site investigation and preliminary designs, a step by step process on how to develop a NBS for specific mining sites was developed. Three main problems were identified during the desktop study and at the pilot sites, for which three matching NBS were designed. 🌱 The team designed the following NBS:     - A reactive mat with biosorbent to remove heavy metals from surface water   - Prevention or capture of sea spray from tailing lakes by adding calcium rich - materials or growing algea   Various methods of phytoremediation for heavy metals in soil 💡 Are you inspired by this project? And do you have another good project idea? We hope to see your preproposal before the 1st of October! For more information check out our website: www.tauwfoundation.com    #TAUWFoundation #naturebasedsolutions #mining

Firebird Metals Limited (ASX:FRB, OTC:FRBMF) has secured a crucial environmental permit for Stage 1 of its Battery-Grade Manganese Sulphate Project in Jinshi, Hunan Province, China. The permit is the second of three critical approvals needed for the plant’s construction and operation, with the final energy permit expected in the coming weeks. The timely approval underscores the strong support Firebird is receiving from local authorities in Jinshi. It also represents a big step in the company's progress towards becoming a key player in the high-purity manganese sulphate market, which feeds the expanding electric vehicle battery market. Firebird managing director Peter Allen said: “We continue to execute steadfastly on our vision and set the platform for Firebird to become a near-term low-cost high-purity manganese sulphate producer." More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors #ASX #FRB #Manganese #Mining #EVs #CriticalMinerals http://ow.ly/pY4r105IbYL

#EuroChem launches Phase III of #Kazakhstan investment project On 14 May 2024, in Astana, EuroChem has signed an agreement with China National Chemical Engineering Co. (CNCEC) for the design, construction and commissioning of a chemical complex in Janatas, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan. CNCEC is a global provider of industrial engineering technologies with 70 years of experience in constructing petrochemical facilities. The combined total investment to date and planned CAPEX will exceed over US$1bn, and the project is included in the Integrated Kazakhstan Industrialization Roadmap. During Phase I, a phosphate mining complex was built and commissioned. As part of Phase II, a contract has been signed and the Company has started construction of a sulfuric acid facility to be commissioned in 2026. Following the realization of Phase III, in 2027, the Group will launch a chemical complex. ″The total annual output will exceed 1 million tonnes of mineral fertilizers and associated industrial products. The products from the new complex will be in high demand in Kazakhstan, other Central Asian countries, as well as in China, Russia and European countries″, said EuroChem Group President, Oleg Shiryaev. The new plant’s unique technology will enable it to avoid phosphogypsum waste, common in such operations, replacing it with eco-friendly synthetic gypsum and calcium chloride – by-products used in construction materials and as reagents for the road construction, coal and hydrocarbon industries. https://lnkd.in/dcpjwduZ #soil #fertilizer #agriculture #farm #plant #Seaweed #farmers #farming #biofertilizer #biostimulants #organic #planting #agrochemicals #crops #micronutrients #humic #Potash #phosphates #chemicals #Potassium #trade #produce #water #nutrients #exhibition #FSHOW #seed #irrigation #AGTECH #environment #organic #manufacture #fertiliser

"𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬" 👉𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙋𝘿𝙁 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨-https://lnkd.in/dRmNc2wB The market for brine concentration technologies was estimated to be worth USD 15.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 6.0% from 2022 to USD 21.1 billion by 2027. It is projected that by 2027, the market for brine concentration technology (BCT) will grow to $21.1 billion. Mining, power generating, and desalination are among the businesses that are utilizing BCT, which is utilized to recover valuable minerals from wastewater. The industry is growing mostly because of increasing water scarcity and more stringent environmental laws. BCT is in higher demand due to technological advancements and growing use of zero-liquid discharge systems. 💎𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀- 𝟭.𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿: 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁: 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝟯.𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟰.𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 👉𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥-https://lnkd.in/dXWEV-YT 📌𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗕𝗖𝗧) 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁- ✔Veolia Water Technologies ✔Evoqua Water Technologies ✔H2O Innovation ✔Aquatech International ✔AquaChemie ✔IDE Technologies ✔Saltworks Technologies: Industrial Water + Lithium ✔SAMCO Technologies ✔Gradiant #BrineConcentration,#BCTMarket,#WaterTreatment,#BrineManagement,#WaterTechnology,#BrineSolutions,#TechInWater,#WaterRecycling,#BrineTech,#SustainableWater,#IndustrialWater,#WaterInnovation,#Desalination,#BrineTreatment,#WaterConservation

"𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬" 👉𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙋𝘿𝙁 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨-https://lnkd.in/dRmNc2wB The market for brine concentration technologies was estimated to be worth USD 15.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 6.0% from 2022 to USD 21.1 billion by 2027. It is projected that by 2027, the market for brine concentration technology (BCT) will grow to $21.1 billion. Mining, power generating, and desalination are among the businesses that are utilizing BCT, which is utilized to recover valuable minerals from wastewater. The industry is growing mostly because of increasing water scarcity and more stringent environmental laws. BCT is in higher demand due to technological advancements and growing use of zero-liquid discharge systems. 💎𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀- 𝟭.𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿: 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁: 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝟯.𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟰.𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 👉𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥-https://lnkd.in/dXWEV-YT 📌𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗕𝗖𝗧) 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁- ✔Veolia Water Technologies ✔Evoqua Water Technologies ✔H2O Innovation ✔Aquatech International ✔AquaChemie ✔IDE Technologies ✔Saltworks Technologies: Industrial Water + Lithium ✔SAMCO Technologies ✔Gradiant #BrineConcentration,#BCTMarket,#WaterTreatment,#BrineManagement,#WaterTechnology,#BrineSolutions,#TechInWater,#WaterRecycling,#BrineTech,#SustainableWater,#IndustrialWater,#WaterInnovation,#Desalination,#BrineTreatment,#WaterConservation

> Cyanide leaching has been the dominant method for extracting gold and other precious metals for decades. However, its significant drawbacks have driven the scientific community to seek alternatives. Cyanide is highly toxic, posing a severe threat to human health and the environment in case of spills or improper disposal. Stringent regulations and public pressure have further emphasized the need for a safer and more eco-friendly approach. While alternatives like thiourea have been explored, they often fall short in terms of efficiency or environmental impact. This ongoing challenge spurred research into glycine leaching, a novel technique with the potential to revolutionize the mining industry.   > Pioneered and patented by researchers at Curtin University in Australia, glycine leaching offers a game-changing solution. Glycine, a simple amino acid commonly found in food, exhibits remarkable properties for metal extraction. Unlike cyanide, it is non-toxic, readily biodegradable, and poses minimal environmental risks.   > One of the key advantages of glycine leaching is its selectivity. Glycine can effectively target and leach desired metals like gold, silver, and copper, while leaving behind unwanted materials like iron and arsenic. This selectivity reduces the need for additional processing steps and minimizes the generation of hazardous waste. Furthermore, glycine leaching demonstrates remarkable versatility. It can function independently with the aid of strong oxidants or synergistically when combined with other lixiviants such as cyanide, ammonia, and others. This adaptability allows for tailored processes depending on the specific ore composition and desired outcome.   > Another groundbreaking outcome is the patenting of the glycine leaching by researchers at Karadeniz Technical University. This patent paves the way for its application in various gold recovery scenarios, particularly in mercury-containing ores and artisanal mining tailings. Glycine leaching presents a safer and more sustainable alternative for the exploitation of these resources, where it can leach both gold and mercury simultaneously releasing mercury-free tailings to the environment. More importantly it aligns with the goals of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, aimed at eliminating mercury use and restricting of cyanidation process wherever mercury is found.   > In conclusion, glycine leaching technology offers a beacon of hope for the mining industry. As research and development progress, glycine leaching has the potential to revolutionize the way we extract precious metals, promoting a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future for the mining industry. #Responsiblemining #glycineleaching #goldmining #cyanide #greenmining #mercuryremoval #minamata #artisanalmining The illustrative picture sourced from https://lnkd.in/dJ45MAfN