Kalahari Process

Maximizing the value of iron ore and manganese fines.

Kalahari Process for Iron Ore and Manganese

The Kalahari process is developed to maximise the overall production outputs of iron ore and manganese processing plants by recovering the fine and ultrafine mineral fractions.

The process is designed for minimal water consumption and high feed throughputs. In some cases, the processing can be carried out dry.

Iron Ore

The Kalahari process beneficiates fine and ultrafine iron ore material to produce a 62-66% Fe content.

In areas where water is scarce, the process can be coupled with a water reticulation system which produce a dry product, dry tailings and clear water for reuse. The dry tails can therefore be co-disposed, eliminating the need for slimes dams.

An economically viable agglomeration process option can be investigated for the production of a ‘lump’ product. This product could be produced for ease of handling or environmental purposes.

Manganese

In Manganese, the process beneficiates the manganese fines, to a saleable product of 30-48% Mn, depending on the ore type. The product and tails are produced dry to allow the tails for co-disposal, therefore eliminating the need for slimes dams.

Look at it differently

The Kalahari process offers an opportunity enables our clients to maximize their much-needed production outputs, which translates to additional revenue.

The additional gain emanates from reduced environmental liability due to reduced tailings quantity. The reduced tailings quantity also reduces operating costs such as tailings deposition, transportation, diesel etc.

The low plant footprint means reduced capital outlay.

Our team of engineers offer a free process evaluation. During this process we will look at things differently and find opportunities to:

Increase production
Reduce electricity and water consumption
Improve product quality
Reduce your environmental liability

Green Technology

Our green technology offers low process water and energy consumption, reducing your eco footprint while boosting revenue.

Maximised Output

The Kalahari process maximises the overall production outputs of iron ore and manganese processing plants by recovering the fine and ultrafine mineral fractions.

Dry Production

The product and tails are produced dry to allow the tails for co-disposal, therefore eliminating the need for slimes dams.

Increased Revenue

By offering higher throughput at a lower installation cost and footprint, you save money in the short and long term.

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