Advancements in separationCompanies are innovating approaches to particle separation to boost recovery, cut costs and optimize processes

Companies are innovating approaches to particle separation to boost recovery, cut costs and optimize processes

By Silvia Pikal

February 13, 2025

Metso’s new MHC Curved Bottom hydrocyclone technology is designed to produce coarser overflow products with less fines bypass compared to a similar sized standard conical hydrocyclone. Courtesy of Metso

Miners increasingly have to do more with less, due to lower ore grades, more complex deposits and the pressures of cutting down on energy and water use.

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