Weir has announced a global collaboration agreement with and a strategic investment in CiDRA to accelerate the commercialisation of CiDRA’s P29 technology.
Under the new agreement, Weir and CiDRA will work together to leverage P29 technology globally by combining CiDRA’s innovation engine with Weir’s global presence, product range and integrated operations.
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Their goal is to create unique flowsheet solutions that enable mining companies to overcome reduced head grades, water scarcity, carbon emission targets and tailings management concerns.
CiDRA CEO Kevin Didden said: “This strategic partnership with Weir represents a transformative opportunity for CiDRA to scale its innovative P29 technology with a partner that has global reach, a customer-centric approach and that is deeply embedded in the mining value chain.
“Together, we aim to shift the paradigm in minerals processing by enabling mining companies to significantly reduce energy and ESG [environmental, social and governance]-related impacts per tonne of metal produced, while unlocking substantial value from in-ground assets.”
CiDRA’s P29 technology, applicable to a diverse range of minerals, provides a mineral separation solution that promises to improve recovery rates and operational efficiency in the mining industry.
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By GlobalDataIt utilises proprietary engineered hydrophobic media to optimise particle selectivity, transport and stripping processes.
The technology supports the development of novel flowsheets that have the potential to reduce energy and water consumption, while also addressing the challenges of lower ore grades and stringent environmental regulations.
Weir Minerals division president Andrew Neilson said: “We are excited to collaborate with CiDRA, whose track record of innovation aligns strongly with Weir’s mission to deliver mining technology for a sustainable future.
“CiDRA’s P29 technology has the potential to unlock enhanced productivity and sustainability for customers and we are pleased to help bring that impact to mines around the world.”
