To meet growing global demand for copper driven by artificial intelligence, data centers and renewable energy infrastructure, mines are being pushed to process higher volumes of mined copper ore. This escalation increases the risks of concentrator circuit bottlenecks, as changes in rheology and grind size can negatively impact flowability and settling of slurry material during transportation.
Nalco Water’s flowability aids are designed to help mining operations control rheology, control challenges caused by higher processing rates and variable ore characteristics. These solutions help sustain throughput, reduce unplanned downtime and support improved copper recovery, while managing operating costs and system reliability.
