The Weir Group PLC (“Weir”), a leading engineering and mining technology company and CiDRA Minerals
Processing Inc. (“CiDRA”), a leader in mineral processing technologies, announce that they have signed a
global collaboration agreement alongside a strategic investment by Weir in CiDRA’s mining business.
This partnership will accelerate the commercialisation and deployment of CiDRA’s P29 technology, which
introduces an innovative mineral separation solution and unlocks novel flowsheet designs. Under the terms
of the agreement, Weir and CiDRA will collaborate globally to leverage the benefits of the P29 technology to
develop and deliver transformative flowsheet solutions to help mining companies meet the challenges of
reduced head grades, water restrictions, reduced carbon emissions, and tailings impound safety.
Commenting on the agreement, Andrew Neilson, President of Weir’s Minerals division said:
“We are excited to collaborate with CiDRA, whose track record of innovation aligns strongly with Weir’s
mission to deliver mining technology for a sustainable future. CiDRA’s P29 technology has the potential to
unlock enhanced productivity and sustainability for customers and we’re pleased to help bring that impact to
mines around the world.”
Kevin Didden, CEO of CiDRA added:
“This strategic partnership with Weir represents a transformative opportunity for CiDRA to scale its innovative
P29 technology with a partner that has global reach, a customer-centric approach and that is deeply
embedded in the mining value chain. Together, we aim to shift the paradigm in minerals processing by
enabling mining companies to significantly reduce energy and ESG related impacts per tonne of metal
produced, while unlocking substantial value from in-ground assets.”
Through this partnership, CiDRA and Weir will jointly develop and deliver cutting-edge mineral processing
flowsheets that combine increased throughput with high-efficiency comminution and mineral separation
solutions, with the aim of reducing energy and water usage per tonne of metal produced.
The collaboration will combine CiDRA’s innovation engine with Weir’s extensive customer-centric global
footprint, complementary product range and vertically integrated operating model. Together, the companies
will drive forward a shared vision: to make mining smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable – delivering
enhanced resource recovery with reduced environmental impact per tonne of metal produced.
Weir and CiDRA announce strategic investment andglobal collaboration agreement
