MINING PROCESS SOLUTIONS AT EXPONOR 2026

Mining Process Solutions: How to Improve Efficiency and Sustainability

In the mining sector, the efficiency of process plants is a critical factor in reducing operating costs, increasing productivity, and ensuring environmental sustainability. Companies seek integrated, reliable, and scalable solutions for managing complex bulk materials such as lime, soda ash, coal, and mineral concentrates.

In this context, NTE Process positions itself as a strategic technological partner for turnkey plants and advanced process solutions.

Mining Industry Challenges and the NTE Process Response

Mining operations face increasingly complex challenges:

• Moving large volumes of materials over long distances.
• Handling abrasive and fragile materials.
• Reducing emissions and ensuring environmental compliance.
• Optimizing energy consumption.

The choice of process technology is not just an operational matter; it is a determining factor for a plant’s profitability and regulatory compliance. NTE Process designs and implements systems covering the entire material cycle—from reception to transformation, storage to shipping—with a single-source provider approach that guarantees seamless integration, single-point accountability, and optimization of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Key Technologies to Enhance Plant Performance

1. High-Performance Pneumatic Conveying

Pneumatic conveying systems represent a strategic solution for mining. NTE Process develops dense and dilute phase systems designed to:

• Reduce energy consumption.
• Minimize pipe wear.
• Preserve material integrity.

Thanks to Air Assist® technology—which injects air at controlled pressure and volume along the pipeline—it is possible to operate at very low speeds using plugs of dense, compact material. The benefits are tangible:

• Significant reduction in air consumption and subsequent energy savings.
• Preservation of fragile products and minimization of segregation.
• Drastic reduction of abrasive wear in the pipelines.

2. Dissolution Systems: Lime and Soda Ash

In mining treatment processes, reagent preparation is crucial. NTE Process aims to ensure precise dosing, consistent process quality, and waste reduction. Our solutions include:

• Complete CaO and Ca(OH)₂ dissolution systems and lime grout preparation: designed to ensure operational continuity and solution uniformity, reducing reagent consumption and improving downstream process efficiency.
• Soda ash dissolution: guaranteeing a homogeneous solution at a constant concentration, with automatic dosing systems integrated into the plant’s control logic. The application of Jetmixer® technology ensures rapid and efficient mixing without moving parts in contact with the product, drastically reducing maintenance costs.

3. Storage and Dosing

Efficient storage management is fundamental for operational continuity. NTE Process provides:

• Silos and storage systems (silos, IBC containers, big bag stations).
• Gravimetric and volumetric dosing systems integrated with certified weighing systems and automatic controls.
• Continuous and batch feeders.

These solutions cover powders, granules, and slurries—with flow rates ranging from a few kg/h to several tons per hour—improving accuracy and reducing material loss.

4. Packing Solutions

NTE Process provides dust-tight and high-containment (OEB) bagging stations for high-value mineral products such as molybdenum, lithium carbonate, activated carbon, cement, aluminum, and other powder minerals. Systems are available for big bags (500–2000 kg) and 25 kg bags, with semi-automatic and fully automatic solutions featuring integrated weighing, sealing, and palletizing. The technology ensures operator safety even when handling toxic products or those with a low OEL (Occupational Exposure Limit).

5. Environmental Solutions and Emission Control

Sustainability is a growing priority for mining operations subject to increasingly stringent regulations. NTE Process develops:

• Dust filtration systems.
• DSI (Dry Sorbent Injection) technologies for emission abatement using Eco-Lance® sorbent injection lances.
• Scrubbers and gas cleaning systems.

 

Why Choose a Turnkey Plant?

A turnkey approach allows you to:

• Have a single point of contact.
• Reduce timelines and risks.
• Ensure seamless technology integration.

NTE Process manages the entire cycle:

➡️ Design → Construction → Commissioning → Maintenance

In modern mining, investing in advanced process technologies is no longer an option but a necessity. NTE Process’s integrated solutions allow you to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability.

 

👉 Want to discover how to optimize your plant?

Meet us at Exponor 2026, the leading Latin American mining industry exhibition, held every two years in Antofagasta, in the heart of the Atacama Desert—Chile’s premier mining region. The 2026 edition is set to be the largest ever, featuring thousands of industry operators from around the world.

From June 8th to 11th, you will find us within the Italy Pavilion – booth 141B, in collaboration with ITA – Italian Trade Agency.

The NTE Process team will be available for one-to-one meetings, technical demonstrations, and personalized consultations. If you operate in the mining sector and are looking for reliable, efficient, and sustainable process solutions, do not miss this opportunity.

 

📩 Request your free entrance ticket to Exponor 2026 and book an appointment with the NTE Process team.

Can’t make it to Exponor? Contact us for a dedicated consultation.

→ Contact us at https://nte-process.com/en/contact/