Technology scan
40+solutions identified
Scan the field
We covered established providers, startups and academic research using case studies and technical papers.
Case Study · Technology Scouting
Separating clay from ore with less water.
A global mining company wanted to replace conventional wet scrubbers in ore and clay separation. We scouted dry and low-water technologies, vetted vendors and moved the most promising into site visits and pilot tests.
The Client
The client is a global player in the mining industry. It wanted a dry or low-water process that would cut drying energy, cost and carbon footprint.
The Challenge
Water is costly.
Separate it dry.
Prescouter was asked to build a landscape of clay separation technologies that could replace wet scrubbers, using no added water or only 5 to 10% water.
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Water
Dry or low-water
No water, or 5 to 10% at most.
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Energy
Lighter drying phase
Less energy spent on drying.
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Carbon
Smaller footprint
Lower cost and emissions.
Our Approach
From desk research to pilot tests.
Vendor outreach
4intelligence briefs
Vet the vendors
We gathered details on business models, capability and scalability, and set up client meetings.
Pilot testing
Onsitevisits and sample tests
Test with real ore
We visited promising vendors and sent ore samples to earlier stage providers for pilot testing.
The Outcome
Ore samples in hand, partners in sight.
Prescouter completed 4 intelligence briefs and identified more than 40 potential solutions, giving the client a roadmap for technology adoption and partnerships. Onsite visits assessed commercial technologies, and ore samples went to earlier stage providers for pilot testing.
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Scan
40+ solutions
Established and emerging options.
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Visits
Onsite assessments
Commercial technologies seen in action.
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Pilots
Ore sample testing
With earlier stage providers.
Water-free processing can cut energy use at the source. Real ore tests are the fastest way to separate promise from proof.
Let’s Talk
Could your process run with less water?
Scan the field, vet the vendors and test with your own material. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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