Rockburst Technologies utilizes patented CO2 Pulverization technology to reduce ore and mineral comminution energy consumption by up to 55% compared to traditional methods. This process eliminates the need for grinding media and operates in a closed-loop CO2 environment, addressing the significant energy demands and greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional mining techniques.
Funding
$273.8K 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 comminution methods in mining are energy-intensive, consuming a significant portion of global electricity and contributing to substantial greenhouse gas emissions. Traditional techniques also rely on grinding media, adding to operational costs and embodied energy.
Solution
Rockburst Technologies offers CoreBurst™, a CO2 Pulverization technology designed to reduce energy consumption in ore and mineral comminution by up to 55% compared to traditional methods. The technology uses a closed-loop, pressurized CO2 environment to fracture rock from within, eliminating the need for grinding media. The CoreBurst™ process can also accelerate carbon mineralization, locking carbon within tailings and potentially utilizing CO2 sourced from the air or industrial sources. This dry process can be adapted for wet applications and shows evidence of selective comminution along grain boundaries, which may facilitate easier and cheaper mineral extraction.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes mining companies, mineral processing facilities, and other high-energy industries seeking to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with comminution.
Features
- Closed-loop CO2 pulverization process that fractures rock using tensile breakage
- Potential for carbon sequestration within tailings through accelerated carbon mineralization
- Dry process with the option to incorporate water for expanded operability
- Selective comminution that breaks ore along grain boundaries
- Suitable for space mining applications due to its gravity-independent operation