Weir advances sustainable tailings solutions

Weir has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with MINEXXT to strengthen its global leadership in thickened and paste tailings solutions.

Weir will integrate MINEXXT’s cutting-edge thickening technology, engineered to deliver high-performance thickened and paste tailings solutions, into its global tailings portfolio.

This will enhance Weir’s ability to collaboratively meet the evolving needs of its customers with precision and confidence.

Weird global tailing process director Erik Vlot says the value of this cooperation agreement lies in having access to exceptional, world class thickening technology.

“Thickening will remain important as part of tailings flowsheets and the challenge around thickening of fines and ultra fines can be addressed with MINEXXT patented feedwell technology,” he said.

By combining Weir’s global reach and engineering excellence with MINEXXT’s specialised technology, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to accelerate the transition to smarter, more sustainable tailings management.

MINEXXT managing director Mike Cook says it is important to highlight that collaborating allows innovative companies to access a broader more knowledgeable resource pool.

“Utilising our extensive experience coupled with advanced technologies, enables us to offer clients a proven, and more practical solution for optimising their operations,” he said.

Weir and MINEXXT will collaborate on a global scale, with early project activity already underway in Australia and Kazakhstan. Further opportunities are expected as the relationship grows.