A mining operation in San Luis Potosí was looking to confirm if its tailings could be filtered efficiently to implement a dry disposal system. Before investing in an industrial plant, they needed real data to ensure the technical viability of the process.
The challenge
- Reduce environmental risks
- Improve deposit stability
- Recover more process water
- Avoid investments without technical backing
The solution
FIMSA installed a pilot filtration plant designed to evaluate the actual behavior of the material under controlled conditions. This allowed analyzing the complete process and establishing key parameters before making the leap to the industrial stage.
Results
The tests demonstrated that filtration is technically feasible and that the material can reach moisture levels suitable for dry disposal. The system operated stably and with cycle times suitable for a future industrial plant.
Impact for the operation
The pilot plant allowed making technical and economic decisions with certainty, validating:
- That the process is scalable
- That dry stack disposal is feasible
- That the industrial investment is backed by real data
At FIMSA, we accompany our clients from the testing stage to the final sizing of a complete industrial solution.
Do you want to validate your tailings before investing? Schedule a technical evaluation with our team.
