CiDRA Minerals Processing provides engineered media separation technology (P29) that replaces traditional flotation bubbles, delivering higher mineral recovery while cutting water, reagent, and energy use. The solution integrates as a grind‑circuit rougher to remove coarse material upstream, boosting plant throughput and enabling more efficient, lower‑carbon flowsheet designs for mid‑ to large‑scale mining operations.
Funding
$18.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Conventional mineral processing relies heavily on flotation, which is limited by bubble dynamics, high water usage, and lower recovery rates, especially as ore grades decline and environmental constraints tighten.
Solution
CiDRA Minerals Processing offers engineered media separation technology (P29) that replaces traditional flotation bubbles with a novel media-based approach, enabling higher recovery of valuable minerals while reducing water consumption and energy use. The system integrates with existing mill circuits, allowing coarse material removal upstream to increase throughput and overall plant efficiency. By delivering more consistent separation performance, the technology helps mining operations meet targets for reduced carbon emissions, tailings volume, and operational costs. CiDRA provides engineering design, implementation support, and data-driven optimization to adapt flowsheets for specific ore characteristics.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mid- to large‑scale mining companies and processing plants seeking to improve metal recovery, increase throughput, and meet stricter environmental and tailings regulations.
Features
- Engineered media mineral recovery that eliminates reliance on flotation bubbles
- Compatibility as a grind circuit rougher for upstream coarse material removal
- Reduced water and reagent consumption compared to conventional flotation
- Scalable integration with existing mill and processing infrastructure
- Data analytics platform for real-time performance monitoring and flowsheet optimization
- Designed to support lower head grades, lower carbon footprints, and tailings safety requirements