Mining
Nexco Trading supplies advanced polymer-based chemical solutions to the global mining industry, supporting mineral extraction, processing, and environmental management activities. Polymers play a critical role across mining operations by improving solid–liquid separation, enhancing mineral recovery, optimizing material handling, and reducing environmental impact. As mining operations increasingly focus on efficiency, water conservation, and regulatory compliance, polymer technologies have become an essential component of modern mineral processing flowsheets.
Drawing on decades of experience in chemical manufacturing and industrial supply, Nexco Trading works closely with leading global producers of mining polymers to deliver reliable, application-specific solutions. Our approach emphasizes product selection based on a thorough understanding of ore characteristics, process conditions, and site-specific performance requirements.
APPLICATIONS
Mineral Processing and Dewatering Aids
Nexco Trading supplies flocculants and coagulants used throughout mineral processing circuits to improve fines recovery, thickening, clarification, and filtration. These polymers enhance solid–liquid separation efficiency, increase throughput, and reduce water losses in both upstream and downstream processes. As dewatering aids, they facilitate the production of higher-solids concentrates while lowering tailings volume and disposal costs.
Tailings Management and Water Recovery
Effective tailings management is essential for safe and sustainable mining operations. Nexco Trading provides polymer solutions that improve tailings thickening, filtration, and water recovery. Enhanced water-solids separation reduces the footprint of tailings storage facilities, improves dam stability, and supports water reuse within the process plant. Dust mitigation polymers are also supplied to minimize airborne emissions from dry tailings surfaces.
Mine Water Management
Polymers supplied by Nexco Trading are widely used in mine water treatment systems to control turbidity, suspended solids, and sediment in process water, pit dewatering, and stormwater runoff. Flocculants and coagulants support efficient clarification, enabling water reuse or environmentally compliant discharge. These solutions contribute to erosion control, improved water balance, and reduced freshwater intake.
Dust Suppression and Ore Handling Control
Dust generated during mining, hauling, stockpiling, and crushing operations presents health, safety, and environmental challenges. Nexco Trading supplies environmentally responsible dust suppression polymers that bind fine particles and form stable surface layers on roads, stockpiles, and exposed areas. These solutions reduce airborne dust, improve site safety, and support regulatory compliance while minimizing water consumption.
Superabsorbent Polymers
Superabsorbent polymers supplied through Nexco Trading are used to manage wet, sticky, or problematic ores by transforming them into more stable, free-flowing materials. SAP products improve ore handling, reduce transport issues, prevent liquefaction, and mitigate freezing or solidification of slurry tailings in cold climates.
Agglomeration Binders
For fine ores and mineral concentrates requiring agglomeration prior to firing or leaching, Nexco Trading supplies organic binder solutions that promote uniform, mechanically stable agglomerates. Compared to inorganic binders, organic binders offer improved agglomerate strength, higher effective metal content, and reduced wear on processing equipment.
ADDITIONAL MINING CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS
Rheology modifiers
Drag-reducing agents
Freeze control agents
Ore handling control aids
Environmental compliance products
Antiscalants for process and utility water
INDUSTRIES AND COMMODITIES SERVED
Nexco Trading supports mining and metallurgical operations across a wide range of commodities, including:
Bauxite and alumina
Iron ore and pelletizing plants
Coal and fly ash
Base metals: copper, zinc, lead, nickel
Precious metals: gold, silver, platinum group metals
Industrial minerals: phosphate, potash, aggregates, kaolin, bentonite, limestone
Rare earth elements
Lithium and cobalt
Frac sand and specialty glass sand
TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Nexco Trading complements its product portfolio with responsive technical support and application guidance. We work collaboratively with metallurgists, process engineers, and operations teams to support continuous improvement initiatives, optimize chemical performance, and ensure consistent supply throughout the life of mining projects.