DOING MORE WITH LESS

FLS IS TAKING A HOLISTIC VIEW OF THE ENTIRE METALLURGICAL PROCESS TO UNLOCK VALUE ACROSS RECOVERY, EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY.

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According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), mineral demand is expected to triple by 2050, fuelled by economic growth, urbanisation, and a rising global population.

At the same time, the green transition will further drive demand for minerals like copper and lithium.

While recycling will play a role here, FLS head of innovation and MissionZero Lucy England said mining will be the key driver.

“The mining sector will need to meet most of the increased demand for minerals, but it must do so while reducing its own environmental and social sustainability,” she told Australian Mining.

“Driven by this challenge, we at FLS are committed to delivering solutions that shape tomorrow's mine.”

FLS is doing this via its MissionZero Mine, which aims to empower miners to maximise productivity while reducing environmental impact across the mineral processing flowsheet.

At the heart of this approach is the company's life-of-mine methodology, combining ore characteristics and customer needs to create flowsheets tailored to the mining site and application.

“At FLS, we like to say the secret is in the rocks,” England said. “By taking a holistic view of the entire metallurgical process and working in a fully integrated manner, we unlock value across recovery, efficiency, and sustainability.”

This approach enables operations to access lower-grade resources once deemed uneconomical, while reducing energy, water and land impacts.

“And it’s not just about having the best equipment – it’s about deploying it where and how it truly matters,” England said.

“That's how we help shape a mining industry that is more future-ready, responsible, and resilient.”