FLSmidth has received an order to deliver five AFP2500 concentrate and tailings filters to South32’s Hermosa critical minerals project in southern Arizona. The equipment will help the miner minimize the operation’s environmental impact.
The value of the order was not disclosed.
“A key element in enabling sustainable mining is among others to reduce water consumption. Consequently, South32’s ambition of developing a mine operation with a low environmental impact, including a significantly reduced water consumption, is fully aligned with our MissionZero ambitions,” said Chris Reinbold, president of Products Business Line at FLSmidth.
“Tailings filtration is one of the core competencies of FLSmidth, and therefore we are obviously pleased to support the development of this important project.”
The greenfield project’s design is expected to result in 75% less water consumption compared to other mines in the region.
Source: FLSmidth
