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# Minerals Processing

 

 

 

 

EMtek delivers efficient, sustainable solutions in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. Our engineers and metallurgists maximise recovery while reducing operating costs and environmental impact, supporting projects from concept and design through commissioning and ongoing optimisation. Using advanced technologies, including modern beneficiation circuits and hydrometallurgical processes, we improve throughput, recovery and reliability.

 

 

 

 

 

- [ Explore Our Projects ](#explore-our-projects)
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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- [ Explore Our Projects ](#explore-our-projects)
 
  ## Our Capabilities

From full processing plant solutions to integrated paste plant systems, EMtek delivers practical engineering tailored to the technical and operational demands of each site.

 

 

 Separation and Concentration

 Hydrometallurgy

 Dewatering and Product Handling

 Pyrometallurgy

 Backfill and Disposal Handling

 Supporting Utilities and Infrastructure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#### Separation and Concentration

EMtek delivers separation and concentration engineering for minerals processing operations, helping clients improve recovery, grade, water recovery and downstream process performance.

 [Find out more ](https://emtek.com.au/separation-concentration) 

 

 

 

#### Hydrometallurgy

EMtek supports hydrometallurgical processing projects from flowsheet development and early-stage studies through to detailed engineering, plant integration and operational improvement.

 [Find out more ](https://emtek.com.au/hydrometallurgy) 

 

 

 

#### Dewatering and Product Handling

Dewatering and product handling are critical to reliable plant performance, product quality and water recovery. EMtek provides design and technology selection support for filtration, centrifugation and drying systems, helping clients achieve throughput, moisture and operability targets while protecting downstream handling and processing equipment.

 [Find out more ](https://emtek.com.au/dewatering-product-handling) 

 

 

 

#### Pyrometallurgy

We provide process and multidisciplinary engineering support for pyrometallurgical systems, including furnaces, calcination, roasting and smelting facilities.

 [Find out more ](https://emtek.com.au/pyrometallurgy) 

 

 

 

#### Backfill and Disposal Handling

We deliver engineering support for backfill and disposal systems across mining and minerals processing operations, covering paste backfill, dewatering, dry stacking, plant-side transfer, conditioning, pumping, distribution and disposal preparation.

 [Find out more ](https://emtek.com.au/backfill-disposal-handling) 

 

 

 

#### Supporting Utilities and Infrastructure

EMtek designs the supporting utilities and infrastructure that allow minerals processing plants to operate safely, reliably and efficiently. Utilities are often treated as secondary systems, but they are essential to plant performance. Water, reagents, air, steam, fuel, storage and transfer systems all directly affect production stability, safety and maintainability.

 [Find out more ](https://emtek.com.au/supporting-utilities-infrastructure) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 > **Engineered for success.**  EMtek competes on a global stage by emphasizing efficient designs, comprehensive strategies, and tailored process engineering aligning with the evolving demands of the mining industry.

 

 

 

 

 

  ![](https://emtek.com.au/volumes/images/Emtek-logos/EMtek-Minerals-Processing-h.png) 

 

 

 

 

 ##### Explore Our Projects

  [  ![MTK25044552 IMG 20251009 094352 351](https://emtek.com.au/volumes/images/Projects/2025/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/54790/IMG_20251009_094352_351.webp) 

 

 ### QS30 Knelson Concentrator Upgrade

- **Client:** Newmont
- **Location:** Tanami Desert, Northern Territory
- **Date:** 2025-2026
 
 View project   

  ](https://emtek.com.au/projects/qs30-knelson-concentrator-upgrade) 

  [  ![Fosterville FGM lease capture Feb 2025 Hi Res](https://emtek.com.au/volumes/images/Content/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/53408/Fosterville_FGM_lease_capture_Feb_2025-HiRes.webp) 

 

 ### Fosterville BIOX Tank Installation

- **Client:** Agnico Eagle
- **Date:** 2025
 
 View project   

  ](https://emtek.com.au/projects/fosterville-biox-tank-installation) 

  [  ![PXL 20240717 224432985](https://emtek.com.au/volumes/images/Content/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/53330/PXL_20240717_224432985.webp) 

 

 ### Rougher Jameson Cell Project

- **Client:** BHP / OZ Minerals
- **Location:** Glendambo, South Australia
- **Date:** 2023
 
 View project   

  ](https://emtek.com.au/projects/rougher-jameson-cell-project) 

  [  ![Paste Plant 3](https://emtek.com.au/volumes/images/Projects/2017/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/28432/Paste-Plant-3.webp) 

 

 ### Paste Plant, Mine Water Treatment, Gold room, Cyanide Plant

- **Client:** Agnico Eagle
- **Location:** Fosterville Gold Mine, Victoria
- **Date:** 2017 - 2018
 
 View project   

  ](https://emtek.com.au/projects/paste-plant)