--- title: Minerals Processing date: 2023-11-17T13:51:00+11:00 author: Walker Designs canonical_url: "https://emtek.com.au/minerals-processing" section: Site Content --- 1. [ Home](https://emtek.com.au/) 2. [ What We Do ](https://emtek.com.au/what-we-do) 3. Minerals Processing # 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) - - [ 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. Grinding and Milling Separation and Concentration Hydrometallurgy Dewatering and Product Handling Backfill and Disposal Handling Supporting Utilities and Infrastructure ![MTK15031023 Structural inspection IMG 1421](https://emtek.com.au/volumes/images/Content/_1024x700_crop_center-center_none/58784/IMG_1421.webp)#### Grinding and Milling Reliable and efficient grinding and milling circuit performance depends on understanding how equipment, material and slurry interact under real operating conditions. EMtek combines multidisciplinary engineering with advanced SPH modelling to capture this interaction between bulk solids and fluid, delivering minerals processing solutions that are practical and built for long-term performance. [Find out more ](https://emtek.com.au/grinding-milling) ![PXL 20250513 062341320 MP](https://emtek.com.au/volumes/images/Content/_1024x700_crop_center-center_none/54229/PXL_20250513_062341320.MP.webp)#### 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) ![BHP Carra Webimage](https://emtek.com.au/volumes/images/Content/_1024x700_crop_center-center_none/50247/BHP-Carra-Webimage.webp)#### 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) ![IMG 8051](https://emtek.com.au/volumes/images/Content/_1024x700_crop_center-center_none/55123/IMG_8051.webp)#### 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) ![Acoustic Box Blower Building Main IMG 20190806 135203](https://emtek.com.au/volumes/images/Content/_1024x700_crop_center-center_none/57823/Acoustic-Box-Blower-Building-Main-IMG_20190806_135203.webp)#### 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 20190529 124545](https://emtek.com.au/volumes/images/Content/_1024x700_crop_center-center_none/58821/Supporting-Utilities-and-Infrastructure-20190529_124545.webp)#### 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)