Pyrometallurgy

XPS Pyrometallurgy is a team of skilled metallurgists and process engineers based in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. We complement our skills with the knowledge of our XPS partners in the fields of process modelling, process mineralogy, hydrometallurgy, process control, and materials technology. ​

The group is well equipped to address your metallurgical needs through on-site plant support, and pyrometallurgical testwork on both a laboratory and pilot plant scale. Whether the service we provide is small bench scale testing, large scale pilot testing or venture style project analysis, we strive to utilize the best available technology and proven procedures to add value to and reduce any risks associated with your project. 

Abigail Sequeira
Email: abigail.sequeira@xps.ca

Consulting Services

Flowsheet and process design criteria development for new projects or plant expansions. ​

Venture style analysis studies for business/custom feed opportunities. ​

Flowsheet development for critical minerals and battery metals. ​

Due Diligence Reviews ​

On-site plant support, including metallurgical audits and process capacity assessments.

Emission abatement strategies (SO2, dust, etc.).

Carbon footprint analysis and decarbonizing strategies.

Impurity tolerance levels and improving product quality.

Testing and Analysis Services

Laboratory and/or pilot scale testwork fluid bed roasting or smelting.

Refractory performance, compatibility testing, and failure analysis. 

Enabling Technologies and Equipment 

TGA-MS (up to 1600°C)​

Rotary Kilns (Batch, and Continuous)​

Induction Furnaces (10kW, 30kW)​

Controlled Atmosphere Furnaces​

Gas Analysis​

Fluid Bed Roasters (2”, 4”, 12”)​

Pilot DC Furnace (300L, 350kW)