Test and evaluation of mechanical tunneling with TBS

Purpose and goal Mechanical tunneling will improve the competitiveness of the mining sector, as mechanical tunnelling is expected to enable a higher productivity, a more environmentally friendly production process and a safer working…

Environmentally friendly, oil-free lubricants

Purpose and goal The purpose and the goals of this project have been to investigate and validate using Sustainalube’s lubricants in applications related to raw materials and mining. Sustainalube’s lubricants have been tested…

New digital 3D model of the Grate Kiln pellets process for reduced energy consumption and emissions

Purpose and goal The main aim is to develop a new digital 3D model that can be used to control and optimise the flow in rotary kilns for reduced energy consumption and environmental…

Zinc metal extraction from alkaline battery waste by pyrochemistry

Purpose and goal A pyro-chemical process with low CO2 emission for the extraction of zinc from spent alkaline batteries was developed. The process efficiency increased and the carbon footprint sharply decreased when H2…

Innovative quality assured fayalite slag products

Purpose and goal The aim of the project is to develop new circular use of the fayalite slag from base metal smelters and to assure the environmental quality of present and new slag…

Use of coal and metal-containing residue material as reductant during extraction of base metals

Purpose and goal The aim with the project, to substitute a substantial amount of primary coal used as reductant by carbon containing residue material, has to a large extent been achieved. New knowledge…