About us
Circular
Materials
Solutions
CMS seeks to provide mining companies with the application of proven technologies to economically process industrial and mine waste. Its goal is to identify solutions to complex waste issues, advance the concept o feasibility, and finance the solution.
Our Corporate Purpose
We extract worth from processing waste by converting it into value added products.
Circular Materials Solutions
Tailings as construction materials
Mining companies can lead in waste circularity by considering that most of the mining waste (tailings, waste rocks, etc.) are materials that can find their niche in other applications, such as building materials and ceramics. Industries that are outside the core business from metal mining companies.
Case Study
Sands and Gravel Mine (Colombia)
Situation:
Management waste and the risk of stopping operations if the tailings dam collapse.
Tasks:
1. Develop a new methodology to approach the problem.
2. Make a characterization with goals.
3. Search for Industrial Symbiosis.
Actions:
– $$$ and HSE risk analysis
– Material knowledge
– Potential waste uses
– Tax benefits Gov
Results:
– Turn waste into ceramic raw materials
– Increase profits for the company
– Process is safer and more sustainable
Outcomes
Water recycling rate up to 96%
Tailing dam collapse risk reduction
Filtered waste is now raw material for bricks and ceramics tiles
Waste as raw materials for third party ceramic plants is priced competitively and supported to replace other sources that will be generating greenhouse emissions.
Alternative Solutions
Mine tailings are the waste materials left over after extracting valuable minerals. They are a mixture of finely ground rock particles, water, and chemicals used in the extraction process. Tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants that can harm the environment and human health if not properly managed.
Tailings are typically stored in large impoundments or tailings dams to prevent them from contaminating surrounding areas. However, tailings dams can fail, causing catastrophic environmental and human impacts.
Geopolymers are inorganic polymers that can be synthesized using an alkaline activator from various aluminosilicate materials – such as fly ash, slag, and metakaolin
Geopolymers have been developed as an alternative to traditional Portland cement-based materials, a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
Geopolymers comprises a three-dimensional network of covalently bonded Si, Al, and P tetra, typically amorphous or semi-crystalline. They exhibit excellent mechanical properties, high strength and durability, and resistance to fire, acid, and other harsh environments.
Geopolymers have many potential applications, including in construction, as adhesives, coatings, and composites, and waste immobilization and remediation. They are also being explored in advanced materials such as electronic ceramics and catalysts.
Artificial aggregates are manufactured by processing and shaping waste or recycled materials. They are used in the construction and landscaping industries to replace natural aggregates like gravel and sand, which may be scarce or expensive in certain regions.
Artificial aggregates can be made from various materials such as fly ash, bottom ash, ceramics, plastics, recycled concrete, rubber, and glass. Various techniques process and form these materials into specific shapes and sizes.
Artificial Aggregates as
A waste reduction alternative
Artificial aggregates produced from mine and quarry tailings offer a sustainable alternative to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions while creating new industries and jobs. These aggregates can also help overcome the scarcity of natural aggregates, providing a more sustainable and resilient economy.
By repurposing mine tailings, CMS can support reduce environmental liabilities from mining and quarrying operations while creating value-added products. The production of artificial aggregates can also reduce transportation costs and dependence on imports from other states, supporting local economic growth and providing employment opportunities in fields such as engineering and manufacturing. Overall, the use of artificial aggregates presents a promising solution to address environmental and economic challenges.
CMS way
“FCTFA – Solution”
3. Achieving Circularity
CMS seeks to develop the solution, seek project finance and operate facilities, whereas the mining company focuses on its core minerals.
2. Design and feasibility
CMS identifies the best solution, and we can evaluate the feasibility of technical, economic, environmental, and finance.
1. Knowledge capture
CMS collects, processes, and analysis waste from mining in search of the potential uses of this material in the construction industry.
1. Knowledge capture
CMS collects, processes, and analysis waste from mining in search of the potential uses of this material in the construction industry.
2. Design and feasibility
CMS identifies the best solution, and we can evaluate the feasibility of technical, economic, environmental, and finance.
3. Achieving Circularity
CMS seeks to develop the solution, seek project finance and operate facilities, whereas the mining company focuses on its core minerals.
From concept to funding agile solution
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