Rapid Deployment • Scalable • Plug-and-Play
The Avimetal Modular Containerized Mineral Processing Plant is a next-generation solution designed to dramatically reduce the time, cost, and complexity of building traditional mineral processing facilities.
Instead of constructing large permanent processing plants that require extensive civil engineering, structural steel fabrication, and long construction schedules, Avimetal integrates processing equipment directly into modular 20-foot container frame units.
These units are delivered ready to install, allowing mining operations to deploy processing capacity quickly and efficiently.
The Challenge with Conventional Processing Plants
Traditional mineral processing plants typically require:
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Large structural steel buildings
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Extensive civil construction
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Long equipment installation periods
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Complex engineering coordination
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High capital investment before production begins
Building a conventional processing plant may take 12 to 36 months before operations start.
For many mining operations, especially new deposits or remote projects, this long construction timeline creates significant financial and operational risks.
Avimetal’s Modular Containerized Solution
Avimetal solves this challenge with a modular containerized processing system.
Each processing stage is installed inside a 20-foot container frame module, including:
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Processing equipment
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Piping and valves
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Electrical systems
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Instrumentation and control
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Structural support frames
The modules are factory-assembled, tested, and shipped to the project site ready for installation.
Once delivered, the modules are simply positioned and connected together to form a complete processing plant.
This plug-and-play approach dramatically accelerates plant deployment.
Plug-and-Play Processing Plant
The modular plant operates as a fully integrated processing system where each container module performs a specific function within the processing flow.
Typical modules may include:
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Crushing and grinding units
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Gravity separation systems
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Flotation cells
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Thickening and filtration systems
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Chemical leaching systems
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Electrowinning or recovery modules
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Water treatment and recycling
Because each module is pre-assembled and pre-tested, the plant can be installed rapidly with minimal on-site construction.
Key Advantages Rapid Plant Deployment
Modular plants can be installed and operational in a fraction of the time required for conventional processing plants.
This allows mining operations to begin production sooner and generate revenue faster.
Reduced Construction Costs
Factory-built modules eliminate many expensive site construction activities, including:
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Large structural steel fabrication
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Complex equipment installation
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Long on-site labor requirements
This significantly lowers overall capital expenditure.
Scalable Processing Capacity
The modular design allows operators to increase plant capacity simply by adding additional container modules.
Plants can start with smaller capacity and expand as production grows.
Easy Transportation
Container-based modules are designed for standard shipping and logistics, allowing easy transport by:
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Truck
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Rail
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Sea freight
This makes the system ideal for remote mining operations.
Flexible Plant Configuration
Modules can be arranged in multiple configurations depending on:
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Ore type
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Mineral recovery method
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Processing capacity
The plant layout can be customized to meet specific project requirements.
Reduced Engineering Complexity
Because each module is standardized and pre-engineered, the project requires far less engineering coordination compared to conventional plants.
This reduces project risk and simplifies implementation.
Ideal Applications
The Avimetal Modular Processing Plant is particularly suited for:
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Remote mining projects
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Early-stage mineral deposits
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Pilot and demonstration plants
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Rapid project deployment
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Expansion of existing processing capacity
Future-Ready Processing Infrastructure
With increasing demand for critical minerals, rare earth elements, and precious metals, the mining industry requires faster and more flexible processing solutions.
Avimetal’s modular containerized system provides a modern approach to mineral processing infrastructure, enabling mining companies to deploy efficient processing capacity quickly and scale operations as needed.
