Articles by IPRI.Tech
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Mining Tailings Monetisation and Critical Metals Recovery – Unlocking Value with Advanced UHTP™ Pyrometallurgical Technology
Author Jeremiah Josey, founder and chairman of IPRI At IPRI.Tech, innovation meets real-world mining challenges through our proprietary Ultra High Temperature Pyrometallurgical™ (UHTP™) technology. Our latest report reveals how this transformative approach unlocks immense, previously inaccessible value hidden in mining tailings—materials traditionally regarded as waste. Utilising advanced mineral characterisation techniques (DETECT) and pilot-scale UHTP™ treatments…
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Investing into Rare Earths: How Terbium, Holmium, and Dysprosium Drive the Future of Critical Mineral Investment
Investment in rare earth mining and production is critical to addressing the inherent mismatch between demand ratios for key elements (holmium (Ho), terbium (Tb), dysprosium (Dy), neodymium (Nd), praseodymium (Pr)) and their actual supply ratios in nature. This report outlines the fundamental challenge and why focused investment is essential. The Supply-Demand Ratio Discrepancy and Its…
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Detailed Report: Mass Reduction Mechanism in IPRI.Tech Plasma Processing Technology
Introduction At IPRI.Tech, the International Plasma Research Institute, we are pioneering a transformative approach in mineral processing through our proprietary Ultra High Temperature Pyrometallurgical™ (UHTP™) technologies. Our flagship processes, Plasma Assisted Digestion™ (PAD™) and Plasma Accelerated Oxidation™ (PAO™), leverage ultra-high temperatures to enable chemical-free, green, and efficient recovery of valuable metals from complex and refractory…
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Comprehensive Report on Amorphous Gold
Origins and Formation Amorphous gold is a distinctive form of gold mineralisation characterised by the presence of nanoscale gold particles that lack a well-defined crystalline structure. These particles exist in a disordered, non-crystalline, or colloidal state, often associated with amorphous silica gels or carbon-rich phases. Amorphous gold primarily forms in orogenic (lode) gold deposits and…
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Ultra High Temperature Pyrometallurgy™, UHTP™: Enabling Small-Scale Mining Without Mercury or Cyanide
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) plays a vital role in the livelihoods of millions worldwide, especially in developing countries. However, the widespread use of mercury in small-scale gold mining has caused severe environmental pollution and health hazards. Mercury amalgamation, the traditional method to extract gold – roughly 50% of the world’s gold is still produced…
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Invisible Gold and Platinum Group Elements in Sulphide Minerals: A Detailed Exploration of Their Occurrence and Impact on Gold Deposits
The mining industry is increasingly encountering challenges as the supply of easily accessible, high-grade gold deposits diminishes. Many of today’s economically viable deposits contain precious metals in forms that are difficult to detect and extract. Among these, “invisible” gold and platinum group elements (PGEs) are particularly problematic. These metals are not present as free particles…
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Recovering the Un-Recoverable – Nanogold™ – Refractory Entrapped Gold
Geologists often face significant challenges when it comes to the recovery of gold from refractory ores. These ores, which contain gold particles locked within sulphide minerals or organic carbon, typically yield lower recovery rates using traditional methods like cyanidation. While existing technologies such as roasting, bio leaching, and pressure oxidation have improved recovery rates to…
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Refractory Gold Ores: The Untapped Potential in Today’s Mining Landscape! An Article by McKinsey & Company
As the gold mining industry faces a reserves crisis, refractory gold ores are emerging as a key source of growth. Representing 24% of current gold reserves, these ores pose unique challenges but also offer significantly higher grades—up to 86% more than non-refractory types. In this article from McKinsey, we explore the complexities of processing refractory…
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Understanding Refractory Gold Ore: The Key to Unlocking Hidden Value!
Understanding Refractory Gold Ore: The Key to Unlocking Hidden Value! Did you know experts agree that 25% to 60% of the world’s gold reserves are classified as refractory? These ores pose significant challenges for extraction, often yielding less than 80% or much much less of gold through traditional cyanidation methods. In our latest article, we…
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Gold Rush 2.0 – The Revolutionary Technology Transforming the Mining Industry
Once upon a time, in a small mining town surrounded by mountains of gold-rich rock, the local miners were struggling to keep their business afloat. They had discovered that a significant portion of their gold reserves was trapped in refractory ores, which made it nearly impossible to extract using traditional methods. Therefore, the miners gathered…
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IPRI.Tech: Pioneering Tailings Management with Green Technology in Australia
By Jeremiah Josey, founder of IPRI, December 23, 2024 In a significant development for the Australian mining sector, IPRI.Tech is making headlines with its innovative approach to tailings management and critical mineral recovery. With a substantial number of its executive team based in #Australia, IPRI.Tech is uniquely positioned to tackle the challenges and seize the…
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Plasma Treatment Assisted Digestion of Rare Earth Elements (REE)
By Jeremiah E. Josey, founder of IPRI.Tech 29 November 2024 Introduction IPRI.Tech has developed a plasma-based pre-treatment process for REE bearing particulate ores that promotes REE recovery and improves the control of radioactive components (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORMs)). The IPRI process utilises high temperature (~10,000ºC) plasma to dissociate REE bearing minerals into their most…