Introducing the 3rd Force in Metallurgy
VINCA Technologies
Fresh Thinking & Ground Breaking Science
"Most promising mining technology start up”
(Unearthed Aspermont Future of Mining 2022)
At Vinca Technologies, we are pioneering a novel clean metal recovery technology which redefines how critical precious & base metals are extracted sustainably from their ores.
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In recognition of its novelty, Vinca's advanced metallurgical ingenuities are patented, which also protects Vinca's commercial future.
Vinca's ground-breaking non-toxic, non-aqueous molten salts metal recovery process offers a cleaner, safer, lower cost, more sustainable, lower impact alternative to acid leaching, pressure oxidation, roasting and smelting.
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Vinca delivers a simple operating flow sheet with fast kinetics, high metal recoveries, low energy & water use, & dry inert stable solid tailings. All tailings can be recycled sustainably to enhance the circular economy too.
Our Ambition:
Technology of Choice
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Vinca aspires to be the "technology of choice" for all new precious polymetallic critical metals projects by 2030.
What Drives Us:
Improving cleaner and more sustainable environmental outcomes for communities and ecologies across the globe lies at the heart of our drive to innovate; impact and engage.
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We seek to overcome the shortcomings of hydrometallurgy (toxic chemicals; high water use; toxic wastes; complex flow sheets) and pyrometallurgy (high energy; toxic slag wastes).
Our Technology
Benefits
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Lower Costs
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Fast reaction times
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High recovery rates
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Simple flow sheet
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Non aqueous leaching
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Non toxic reagents
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Inexpensive, readily-sourced & safe inputs; easily handled and stored
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Dry inert solid tailings, for Circular Economy recycling
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Atmospheric pressures / enclosed working conditions
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Lower Scope 1,2,3 emissions
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Easier permitting & stakeholder engagements
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Cleaner transparent metal delivery
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Lower Reclamation costs
Solving Industry
Challenges
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​Deeper and more complex polymetallic ore bodies
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Larger and more elaborate mining & metallurgical footprints, causing greater negative environmental impact
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Eroded community support due to precious resource pollution and high energy concerns
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Looming water shortages
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Looming critical mineral shortages
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Mineral processing under-investment and a lack of innovation, resulting in a drain of talented subject matter expertise & extraction capabilities
Embracing Optimism & Opportunity
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Metals & Mining are integral to community development and growth ​
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Metals & Mining are integral to a more sustainable future and transitioning energy delivery