Mining
Mining
Utilising and Commercialising Mine byproducts
Utilising and Commercialising Mine byproducts
With the unique ability to convert hard rock mine byproducts into viable green products, Nu-Rock technology is great news for the global mining industry. With each manufacturing module capable of processing up to 500,000 tonnes of material (depending on the specific byproduct and product type), the patented Nu-Rock on site manufacturing process is the perfect green solution for working mines.
Official testing confirms that Nu-Rock’s ‘Formulated Rock’ technology locks up heavy metals and other geological materials to below accepted EPA standards including radioactive elements. Hard Rock mine waste can be utilised to manufacture high volumes of commercially viable Nu-Rock products such as Pavers, Aggregates for Road Building, Mine Backfill, Stemming Aggregates and more.
Another significant benefit of Nu-Rock Technology for mining companies includes significant cost savings on costly waste management handling, disposal and mine site remediation.
Emissions free manufacturing
Nu-Rock’s “Formulated Rock” technology uses an emissions-free manufacturing process. It represents a significant improvement on centuries-old, energy-intensive methods that require the quarrying, transport, and kiln firing of limestone at temperatures of up to 1500°C. These traditional processes also rely on the extraction and movement of finite natural resources such as sand and aggregates.
In contrast to Nu-Rock, clay-based product manufacturing is also highly energy-intensive, typically involving a seven-day warming and drying cycle at 500°C, followed by a three-day firing process at 1050°C.