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As the demand for more minerals increases, so will the demand for mill liners as grinding mills play a critical role across many mines. FLS is always innovating with a customer centric approach while aligning with our commitment to the extended producer responsibility, and mill liner recycling services is another example of that.
FLS is always innovating with a customer centric approach, and recycling is another example of that. Often a regional initiative, but now we are developing our own capabilities in the space of recycling to continue to be a full flowsheet, lifecycle partner for our mining customers.
We have developed a comprehensive, yet seamless, recycling solution for composite, rubber and metallic grinding mill liners. Specifically for difficult recycling components like rubber and composite, we now have a proven mill liner recycling machine that can handle various liner types, shapes and sizes.
We are collaborating with local partners worldwide across the recycling value chain, including foundries handling steel liner recycling and several waste management companies. Currently, we are only offering this innovating solution to our customers located in South America. But we will be extending our capabilities across the world, starting with North America, soon.
Recycling FLS ARMOUR™ composite liners rather than sending them to landfill results in carbon emissions savings of up to 61% compared to producing the mill liners from virgin materials*. This is based on the recycling credit of sending the materials to be made into new products, minus the emissions from transport, separating the composite liner, and material losses during recycling (and downcycling).
Recycling promotes a circular economy by reusing materials, reducing waste, and conserving resources. It enhances operational efficiency by lowering costs and extending equipment lifespan, leading to improved productivity. Additionally, recycling fosters innovation and the development of sustainable technologies in mining operations.
Recycling mining components reduces environmental impact by minimizing the need for new raw material extraction, which often causes community disruption and added risks. It also decreases landfill waste, preventing soil and water contamination. Additionally, recycling conserves natural resources and lowers the carbon footprint of mining operations.
*The carbon footprint calculation is based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, with some stages excluded due to the impacts being the same between both scenarios.