Phibion's AMC™ Tech Featured in MRN’s 2024 Sustainability Report: A Tailings Game-Changer

At Phibion, we're excited to be highlighted in Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN)'s 2024 Sustainability Report (page 90), where our Accelerated Mechanical Consolidation (AMC) technology and MudMaster® are driving transformative tailings management. By adopting in-situ dry disposal methods powered by our solutions, MRN achieved a record 2.2 million cubic meters of dried tailings removed from the Saracá East and West plateaus—a 10% increase from 2023. This data-backed milestone enhances structural stability, optimises water recovery, and aligns with the Saracá Plateau closure plan, marking a shift from traditional wet disposal.

Analytics at the Core of Tailings Success

Our AMC tech leverages real-time data analytics to densify tailings, reduce volumes, and enable safe, efficient in-situ dry stacking. Key metrics from MRN's report underscore the impact:

• 2.2M m³ Removed: A quantifiable leap in operational efficiency.

• 10% YoY Growth: Demonstrating scalable performance through our MudMaster® system's precision.

• Sustainability Gains: Improved reservoir reshaping and reduced environmental risks, supporting GISTM compliance (73% achieved in 2024, targeting 100% by 2025).

  
  

Phibion's Role: Innovation Meets Sustainability

Since our 2021 partnership with MRN, we've integrated AMC to create visible "lines" in tailings areas—symbolising optimised processing. The report also notes a pilot for brick manufacturing from dried tailings, where our tech enables material reuse, fostering a circular economy. These advancements not only meet global standards but also deliver measurable ROI through lower costs and higher resilience.

Looking Ahead

MRN's success with Phibion's tech sets a benchmark for responsible mining. We're committed to expanding these data-driven solutions across Brazil and beyond, turning tailings into assets. Download the report to dive deeper: https://mrn.com.br/images/relatorioadm/Relatorio_Sustentabilidade_MRN_2024.pdf.