Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS) suppliers are being urged by Austmine to target the US market ahead of the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington DC from 23–26 June 2024. Austmine is promoting opportunities linked to US critical minerals policy, including demand for Australian-developed ore sorting, mine automation and tailings monitoring technologies in states such as Nevada and Arizona. For METS firms, the push signals growing scope for export of drill-and-blast optimisation software, remote asset monitoring systems and specialist consulting on ESG-compliant mine design.

Atlas Copco is targeting mineral processing plants with its oil-free ZS screw blowers, designed to deliver clean, ISO 8573-1 Class 0 compressed air for flotation cells, pneumatic conveying and filter presses. The units use variable speed drives and high-efficiency screw elements to cut specific energy consumption compared with conventional lobe blowers, while maintaining stable low-pressure air in the typical 0.3–1.5 bar(g) range. For plant engineers, the main gains are reduced blower-room power draw, lower heat load on ventilation systems and more consistent air supply to critical process circuits.

Glencore Technology is promoting its Jameson Cell flotation units and IsaMill fine grinding technology as miners confront declining ore grades and more complex mineralogy. The Jameson Cell, already installed at sites such as Mount Isa Mines, delivers intensive aeration and fine bubble generation in a compact footprint, while IsaMill units provide energy-efficient ultrafine grinding down to the 10–20µm range. Together, these circuits aim to lift recoveries from low-grade, refractory ores and defer cut-off grade increases in existing operations.