Mining industry
Balestri Technologies is your key technological partner for the final stages of the mining process. We provide advanced chemical and electrochemical systems that ensure high efficiency and deliver a final product of high purity:
Hydrometallurgy: Specific systems for efficiently taking out (extracting) precious and common metals, designed to get the highest possible yield.
Refining: Modern solutions for cleaning and purifying the final metals, making sure they meet the highest commercial standards of purity.
Effluent Management: Water treatment and recycling plants that guarantee full respect for environmental rules and allow for the complete recovery of any remaining valuable materials.
From ore to pure metal: the Balestri technologies advantage
The crucial challenge in mining is transforming concentrate or leach liquors into a high-value metal product. Balestri Technologies specializes in the critical areas of chemical and electrochemical engineering, offering targeted solutions for:
- Doré Refining: Crude Doré bars require precise refining to achieve marketable purity (99.5% or higher). Our chemical and electrolytic systems are custom-engineered for the effective separation of gold, silver, and other precious metals.
- Post-Leaching Recovery: We provide high-selectivity Electrowinning (EW) systems essential for efficiently capturing metal ions from mother solutions, even those with very low concentrations.
In short, we transform intermediate liquids and raw alloys into pure, traceable metal, optimizing both yield and regulatory compliance.
Engineered for Remote Operations
Our plants feature a modular, compact layout, designed for seamless integration into any mining location. The solution is custom-configured (based on volume, target metal, and raw material composition) to ensure maximum throughput and operation, even in remote settings. This approach accounts for local infrastructure, guaranteeing chemical resilience and uninterrupted functionality while minimizing footprint and maintenance costs.
Internalizing the precious metal cycle
Total product control
Keeping refining in-house ensures absolute control over final purity (up to 999.9) and complete metal traceability, eliminating reliance on external services and mitigating logistical risks.
Profit maximization
Our high-efficiency technology fully recovers all metals, including minors (e.g., Platinum Group Metals), significantly boosting the financial yield per ton extracted and improving overall ROI.
Compliance and environmental sustainability
Our systems are engineered for energy optimization and strict adherence to environmental regulations, ensuring full operational sustainability and minimizing ecological impact.
Machinery for the mining industry
Chemical refining
Plants designed for the controlled chemical dissolution of metals and subsequent selective separation.
Electrolytic refining
Specific machinery engineered to achieve maximum purity (999.9) in precious metals.
Metal extraction (EW) - Electrowinning
Systems designed to selectively extract and deposit metals from leaching solutions.
Tailored for your business
Plant customization
Design optimized for your volumes and chemical specifics.
Dedicated support
Comprehensive technical assistance for long-term efficiency.
Seamless integration
Modular systems that integrate easily into your process.
FAQ
What type of feedstock can be processed by Balestri Technologies refining equipment?
Our technology is based on the hydrometallurgical concept and can process two main types of feedstock:
- A metal alloy (such as a Doré bar) substantially free of inert or non-metallic material.
- A leaching liquor (solution) containing the metals to be recovered via Electrowinning (EW).
Which are the key differences between the refining technologies, and how do I determine which best suits my needs?
What final purity levels can be achieved with the Balestri refining systems?
Can any feedstock be electrolytically refined directly to achieve 999.9 final purity?
Are your plants suitable for remote mining sites?
Do you require specific information about the installation area?
Will Balestri Technologies provide a turnkey solution?
How does internalizing the refining process (in-house) affect operational costs?
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