As an atmospheric hydrometallurgical process the direct nickel process has an impressive recycle and return statistic meaning 95%+ of the nitric acid is re-used, therefore providing good environmental incentive. There are two types of nickel ore
MoreDirect Nickel Process Get continuous production of high-grade nickel matte with low iron content with the Direct Outotec Nickel Flash Smelting Process. When coupled with our slag cleaning process, nickel smelting is
More2011-5-23 Over the past 12 months Direct Nickel has successfully demonstrated the reagent recycle process which is fundamental to the DNi Process. Details of this programme and results are presented. A...
MoreDirect Nickel has developed a game changing pro cess for extracting nickel from laterite deposits. It will position Direct Nickel as one of the lowest cash cost producers in the global nickel industry in the next 5 years. The Process offers unparalleled co st efficiency, capital savi ngs and environmental benefits. Strictly Confidential
More2020-5-6 Direct nickel process a game changer: Pure WHILE high-pressure acid leaching is the “holy grail” of laterite nickel production, it has led to billions of dollars being washed down the
MoreDirect Nickel has developed a more cost-effective and efficient way to extract nickel from laterites using small amounts of nitric acid. About 95 per cent of the nitric acid can be recycled and re-used as a processing reagent, which vastly reduces the amount of waste produced and avoids the costly neutralisation and disposal of used acid.
MoreThrough the successful program and by testing the DNi Process with a highly experienced team at pilot scale for a full year, Direct Nickel has established the fundamentals to manage the risks of...
More2006-9-1 Process description In June 2003 the nickel laterite resource at Bulong comprised 150 Mt with a mineable reserve of 6.9 Mt at 1.57% Ni and 0.12% Co (non JORC compliant). The design plant throughput was 0.54 Mtpa of ore, to recover up to 9500 tpa LME grade nickel cathode and 640 tpa >99.8% cobalt cathode.
More2021-11-9 The global demand for nickel is rapidly increasing. Through the DNi Process™, that demand can be met. A simple flowsheet, combined with simple materials of construction means a fast construction schedule (as little as 14
More2016-9-11 The Direct Nickel process is a hydrometallurgical technology being developed to treat nickel laterite ores by leaching at atmospheric pressure. The leaching process uses nitric acid in a relatively large excess, is thus non-selective, and much of the soluble iron goes into solution.
MoreThe Direct Nickel Process DNi is an atmospheric hydrometallurgical processing route designed to treat all types of nickel laterite ores, in a single flow sheet to produce a number of final saleable products. The key to the Process is the
MoreUsing nitric acid as a leaching agent the direct nickel process can treat all types of nickel ore and produces a single flow sheet for a number of final saleable products. As an atmospheric hydrometallurgical process the direct nickel process has an impressive recycle and return statistic meaning 95%+ of the nitric acid is re-used, therefore providing good environmental incentive.
More2017-1-18 A direct solvent extraction (DSX) process for purifying nickel and cobalt from the nitric acid leach solution of nickel laterite ores was conceived and experimentally probed. The proposed process consists of two solvent extraction (SX) steps but with only one extractant — bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinic acid (Cyanex® 272) — used in both steps. The first extraction step
More2016-9-11 The Direct Nickel process is a hydrometallurgical technology being developed to treat nickel laterite ores by leaching at atmospheric pressure. The leaching process uses nitric acid in a relatively large excess, is thus non-selective, and much of the soluble iron goes into solution. The first stage of solution purification is iron hydrolysis ...
MoreIn this new process of direct nickel-plating of aluminum, even before we apply the electric field, there is a change in the chemical environment of the aluminum—there is an increased temperature (preheated—hot electrolyte is circulated), acidity, oxygen, and water. The electrolyte is circulated until it, and the apparatus, attain the preset ...
More2013-12-1 Introduction. Over the past 30 years laterite ores have become increasingly more important as a source of nickel metal (Dalvi et al., 2004).Several methods of nickel extraction from laterite ores have been piloted and some were put into full operation, including acid leach with sulphuric, nitric and hydrochloric acids, ammonia leach and the pyrometallurgical process
More2014-8-29 developed the core technology which is the foundation of the Direct Nickel process. As the President and CEO of Drinkard Research and Development Corp. and Drinkard Metalox, Inc., he is well-known for his chemical process innovation involving the commercial application of ammonia, nitric, and nitric oxide chemistry. He holds many patents world ...
MoreThe SX-EW Method. SX-EW, or the Solvent Extraction – Electrowinning approach to lateritic ore beneficiation, is a hydrometallurgical method that relies on leaching, extractants, and electrowinning to produce nickel from ore. This
More2013-3-13 Full-scale testing of the process has commenced at a A$3.5 million pilot plant at CSIRO in Perth. The process, developed by Sydney-based company Direct Nickel, could deliver a huge boost to the global nickel industry by
MoreThe DNi ProcessTM is a ground-breaking, patent-protected method for extracting nickel, cobalt and other constituent metals contained in laterite ore. Ensuring the sustainability of natural resources, our process maximises extraction, minimises cost, minimises residue and realises the full polymetallic value in earth’s lateritic resources.
MoreDirect Nickel Process – Breakthrough Technology. Direct Nickel (DNi), in partnership with PT ANTAM, is commercializing its technology, which leaches the full nickel laterite profile in nitric acid. This breakthrough technology represents significant reductions in capital and operating costs compared to current technologies.
MoreUsing nitric acid as a leaching agent the direct nickel process can treat all types of nickel ore and produces a single flow sheet for a number of final saleable products. As an atmospheric hydrometallurgical process the direct nickel process has an impressive recycle and return statistic meaning 95%+ of the nitric acid is re-used, therefore providing good environmental incentive.
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MoreThe Direct Nickel (DNi) Process is a hydrometallurgical process for nickel laterite deposits. It is believed to be the only process capable of treating the full laterite profile, from limonitic to saprolitic ores in a single flowsheet. It is a tank leach process that operates at atmospheric pressure, or with the option of mild pressure, and ...
More2014-7-22 By Prasanth Katam. Australian mining company Direct Nickel and Indonesia’s state-owned Aneka Tambang (Antam) are planning to raise finances for their $1bn nickel laterite deposits processing plant in Halmahera. The DNi processing plant to be located at Antam’s Buli operation is estimated to require an investment of around $800m to $1bn.
MoreIn this new process of direct nickel-plating of aluminum, even before we apply the electric field, there is a change in the chemical environment of the aluminum—there is an increased temperature (preheated—hot electrolyte is circulated), acidity, oxygen, and water. The electrolyte is circulated until it, and the apparatus, attain the preset ...
More2013-3-13 An environmentally friendly processing method that uses and recycles nitric acid could unlock 70 per cent of the world’s nickel supply. Full-scale testing of the process has commenced at a A$3.5 million pilot plant at
MoreThe DNi ProcessTM is a ground-breaking, patent-protected method for extracting nickel, cobalt and other constituent metals contained in laterite ore. Ensuring the sustainability of natural resources, our process maximises extraction, minimises cost, minimises residue and realises the full polymetallic value in earth’s lateritic resources.
More2020-1-15 The DNi process is being developedby Direct Nickel Limited, Australia, for the processing of both limonite and saprolite ores. It is an atmospheric nitric acid leaching process coupled with a patented acid regeneration system. Nickel and cobalt extractions are high (reported to be > 90%). No secondary neutralization is needed to remove residual ...
More2022-5-19 the traditional concentrate smelting-matte refining process, whilst technologically robust, is capital intensive and suffers from several environmental and technical issues such as sulfur dioxide emissions, ... ment on the export of direct shipping nickel laterite ores (McRae 2020b). Lateritic ores are not typically amenable to beneficiation and
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