ReMining
Provectus Engineering Sonic Solutions employs a holistic, data-driven process to offer a unique and fresh perspective in taking a second look at non-traditional ore bodies to extract all available value. Get in touch with us to learn more about ReMining.
Every Traditional Mine is Bespoke
Traditional resource recovery and mining operations are typically singular in their focus. These operations often involve extensive geological surveying and costly mine development solely to extract targeted native resources. However, this narrow focus results in additional raw materials or by-product recovery opportunities being overlooked or discarded, as they are not part of the original business plan.
Unlocking Waste-to-Value Recovery
At Provectus Engineering Sonic Solutions, we view these overlooked opportunities as significant waste-to-value recovery prospects for precious and strategic metals. Our proprietary know-how and patented processes provide the tools necessary to harness these opportunities effectively.
Strategic Starting Points
Potential starting points for our innovative processes include high-value precious and mineral ore bodies, such as gold tailings and lithium brine. Leveraging our patented technologies, we offer unique entry points and optimized process economics, making it feasible to extract value from previously uneconomical sources.
Gold (Au)
In the fall of 2021, the price of gold hit a record high, pushing above $2,000 USD an ounce.
Copper (Cu)
Within a decade, the world may face a massive shortfall of what’s arguably the most critical metal for global economies: copper.
Nickel (Ni)
That demand for nickel, another needed battery metal, is expected to quadruple by 2050.
Lithium (Li)
Demand for lithium is expected to continue to rise sharply with the growing worldwide deployment of electric vehicles, and prices are projected to continue to rise.
Brine and Spodumene
We are focused on opportunities to recover lithium from brine and hard rock sources leveraging high-intensity, acoustic sonochemical techniques combined with other separation pathways. Current programs include the enhanced recovery prospects of lithium from salt brines using patented membranes grafted with organic phosphorous compounds.
Additional programs are being developed for mechanical and sonochemical separation techniques to enable the recovery of lithium compounds from Spodumene.