Firebird Metals Limited (ASX:FRB) Successfully Tests Energy-Saving Rotary Kiln
Successful Trial Completion
Firebird Metals Limited (ASX:FRB) has successfully completed calcining and leaching trials for Taza Metal Technologies, demonstrating significant energy reductions in manganese ore processing.
Energy Reduction and Efficiency
The trials achieved an average energy consumption of 230 kWh per tonne of ore feed, compared to over 400 kWh/t for conventional rotary kilns. On a commercial scale, a further 25% reduction is expected, bringing total consumption to less than half. Additionally, the average manganese leaching rate was around 95%, indicating high efficiency.
Executive Comments
Managing Director Mr Peter Allen stated, “This trial work further demonstrates and validates clear industry demand for our innovative calcining kiln. Our kiln delivers energy savings that are crucial to the minerals processing industry – making this product potentially transformative for the market, and for our Company.”
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