Mufulira - Isasmelt (MCM Glencore First Quantum) - Zambian Copperbelt (sitios de interés)

The key to ISASMELT™'s success has been its simplicity and its efficiency. Our customers have recognised the advantage of a technology that improves their smelting operations resulting in better environmental management, reduced operating costs, increased production capacity and stronger profits.

 

ISASMELT was developed in smelter environments and our teams have extensive operational know-how, gathered over many years in the field. This is reflected in the development and ongoing evolution of the technology.

The relatively low capital cost of

 

ISASMELT is an attractive point for our customers. ISASMELT’s simple design with a high specific smelting rate; the need for minimal feed preparation and the small physical footprint all contribute to a lower initial financial outlay.

 

Low operating costs, process flexibility and simplicity are key to the technology and ISASMELT has been designed for rapid ramp-up and ongoing ease of operation. The ISASMELT process is simple for operators to learn and offers ongoing ease of control and maintenance. It can be easily adapted to feed material or fuel type and has a low fuel requirement. ISASMELT also requires minimal water cooling.

 

Smelting operations in all countries are now pressured to improve environmental performance. ISASMELT makes it easy to meet environmental standards as it is energy efficient, creates minimal emissions and can use local and/or recycled fuels.