Case Study: Compañía Minera del Pacífico improves tailings filtration efficiency with Valmet's custom solution

Compañía Minera del Pacífico boosts cloth lifetime with Valmet's custom solution

Compañía Minera del Pacífico (CMP), a leading Chilean mining company, faced a challenge where the filtration stage was limiting overall plant performance and becoming a bottleneck at its tailings operation. To address issues with filtration rate, cloth lifetime, and reliability, Valmet provided an in-depth analysis and a custom-made industrial filtration solution.

Valmet conducted laboratory tests using its Filtratest equipment to design a custom filter cloth specifically for CMP's slurry conditions. The solution delivered clear filtrate, high processing capacity, optimal dewatering, and a long service life. The results included significant improvements in cloth lifetime, a reduction in replacement frequency, and enhanced process stability and operational reliability for the customer. Valmet's ongoing technical support and continuous follow-up were key to the project's success.

Compañía Minera del Pacífico