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Xstrata Technology Services

Technology products and Markets

Innovative. Robust. Efficient. - Technology Solutions for the Processing Industry

Xstrata operators around the world have developped robust, efficient technologies that are core to our operations. Xstrata Technology markets these technologies and experience to the global industry.

Our products are recognised leading technologies in their markets, including:

IsaMill: The ultimate in high efficiency grinding. For more information, please visit www.isamill.com.
Jameson Cell: High intensity flotation. For more information, please visit www.jamesoncell.com.
Albion Process: Simplicity in leaching. For more information, please visit www.albionprocess.com.
ISAMELT™ and ISACONVERT: High intensity smelting. For more information, please visit www.isasmelt.com.
Tankhouse Technology: The world's benchmark in copper refining and electro winning using ISA PROCESS™ and Kidd Process. For more information, please visit www.isaprocess.com.

Xstrata Technology provides a full range of services including:

testwork and circuit design
access to our operating installations and expertise
engineering
operator and maintenance training
equipment supply
installation and commissioning support
ongoing operating support and service
continuous improvement through user groups

Xstrata Process Support

Xstrata Process Support (XPS) markets independent consulting and testwork services to Xstrata and external clients. XPS specializes in the following four business areas:

The Process Mineralogy Group

Is a hybrid discipline group containing sampling, geology, mineralogy, applied statistics and mineral processing core specialist skills. The group delivers high quality flow sheeting services and plant support to operations, projects and exploration teams.

[pdf] XPS Process Mineralogy 2007 (471 Kb)

The Extractive Metallurgy Group

Provides technical support and technology development for the extraction of nickel, copper, zinc and alloys. This includes improving the performance of existing operations, and developing / assessing strategic technologies and skills, and pilot plant facilities.

[pdf] XPS Extractive Metallurgy 2007 (185 Kb)

The Process Control Group

Identifies and delivers robust process control technology and engineering solutions, for operational performance excellence, to business operations and strategic projects.

The solutions implemented are based upon solid control engineering practice and operating experience across Mills, Hydrometallurgical and Pyrometallurgical processes.

[pdf] XPS Process Control 2007 (165 Kb)

Process Control Capabilities and Services

Process Control Group: Our Business Capability (256 Kb)
Process Control Design and Commissioning (184 Kb)
Controls Auditing (180 Kb)
Control Loop Optimisation (176 Kb)
Advanced Controls (236 Kb)
Dealing with Slow Process Response (116 Kb)
Off-Gas Systems Controls (148 Kb)

The Materials Technology Group

Plays a key role in the effective selection of materials of construction for process equipment and the implementation of appropriate condition monitoring and repair procedures. Provides materials engineering expertise in selection and testing of materials of construction, inspection of in service equipment and metallurgical failure analysis.

[pdf] XPS Materials Technology 2007 (451 Kb)