Competitive Advantage

Water management

We grasp the complexities of water management and its impact on project sustainability. Our services include laboratory solutions for water monitoring and treatment, custom plant design, Design-Build-Operate-Maintain (DBOM) contracts, water management support, and regulatory assistance.

Tailings management

We provide diverse services, from conventional to innovative solutions, utilizing both traditional and modern technologies like thickened and filtered tailings. Our expertise spans across multiple ore types, including coal, copper, diamonds, gold, iron ore, industrial minerals, lead/zinc, mineral sands, and phosphate.

Established reputation

We excel in tailings management across all stages, from testing to optimization. Our focus includes testing, dewatering, plant support, and water management solutions. We're committed to advancing membrane technologies through research and supporting post-graduate studies.

Industry expertise

Clients partner with us and our strong network of industry partners at any stage of the mining life cycle. We have cultivated strong partnerships with experts in related fields, including tailings transportation and disposal, as well as designers, technology providers, and consultants.

Holistic approach

We take a holistic approach to projects, aiming for the best outcomes. We start with whiteboarding sessions to broaden client understanding. Engaging with diverse stakeholders, we map out short, medium, and long-term opportunities and constraints before diving into design.

Environmental considerations

Through employing processes around handling and assembling technology choices, we mitigate environmental risks such as ground water pollution, land degradation without sacrificing project economics.

Industry Highlights

Large range of innovative services, from conventional to tailor-made
Strong network of industry partners
Expertise covering a wide range of ore types
Client partnership approach to provide practical, innovative, cost-effective strategies and designs
Mitigated environmental risks without sacrificing project economics
Holistic approach to projects to ensure positive outcomes

Our Process

Our projects evolve, enhancing our understanding, engineering precision, and cost accuracy. We guide clients through this journey, ensuring timely achievement of investment targets. Unlike traditional OEMs, we provide a dedicated contact for comprehensive support from start to finish.

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CEC Icon Project Benchmarking

Utilizing a decade's worth of data from labs and operations, coupled with observational analysis, we've created an AI model. It rapidly evaluates material "filterability" by examining their physical, chemical, and mineralogical traits. This assists in predicting costs for different filtration methods, aiding early decision-making and validating engineering feasibility.

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CEC Icon Bench-Scale Testwork

To optimize testwork accuracy and quality control, we've launched our subsidiary, Canadian Critical Minerals Research, conducting all bench-scale tests for clients. Our process involves collaboration between technicians and engineering staff to integrate learning outcomes into project stages. Unlike other OEMs divesting in-house labs, we're heavily investing in our 3,000 sq. ft. facility in Kamloops, BC, ensuring comprehensive services.

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CEC Icon Conceptual Engineering and Process Flowsheet Development

We offer conceptual engineering services alongside initial testwork results to merge data into practical outcomes. Our process integrates sample data, mineral processing principles, and a mix of proprietary and standard equipment. These studies finalize major process elements, enabling estimation discipline.

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CEC Icon Pilot-Plant Testwork

For complex projects, longer-term pilot-plant testwork may be necessary to validate data over time due to sample variability. Our facilities can handle large sample volumes and equipment for onsite pilot studies. We also provide containerized and mobile test rigs for global deployment to customer sites.

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CEC Icon Front-End Engineering (FEED) and Detailed Engineering

Once the process flowsheet design is confirmed, we advance the project into a FEED study to improve estimate accuracy. This includes finalizing piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment lists, and specifications for vendor engagement and procurement. With in-house engineering expertise, we also collaborate with trusted third-party consultants as needed.

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CEC Icon Project Execution & Construction

With vast experience in managing large-scale capital projects across remote areas, our team has successfully built plants in numerous countries. We handle all project execution functions, including procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and more. Our personalized project management services add significant value, with our team often acting as owner’s

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CEC Icon Operational Readiness (OR)

Operational Readiness is crucial for seamless handover of information from engineering to operations. Our OR phase includes thorough HAZID/HAZOP analysis and collaboration with vendors, ensuring a well-prepared workforce for day-to-day operations.

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CEC Icon Commissioning

Upon delivery, we inspect facilities for compliance and authorize equipment installation. We oversee construction verification and assist with assembly as per specs. The commissioning team supervises dry commissioning to detect issues. Wet commissioning follows, transitioning to live operations with slurry feed for filtration.

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CEC Icon Operations

After reaching steady-state operations, we support clients through the post-commissioning phase, known as the "valley of death." Our commissioning team remains in operational support roles for the critical first hundred days, ensuring a smooth transition with maximum impact on return of capital.

Why Choose CEC Mining Systems?

Single Point of Contact

A single point of contact to supply full scope solutions through the project life-cycle.

Testing & Design Competency

Competency in the testing, design, and applications of traditional and novel technologies.

Strong Vendor Relationships

Effective working relationships with a diverse mix of vendors and sub-contractors to assemble the best project team.

Team Integration and Support

Integration within the end-user personnel and processes to ensure unified understanding of scope and responsibilities.

Agile Responsiveness

Highly agile responsiveness to end-user requirements.

Boutique Approach

A boutique approach to project delivery.

Startup and Commissioning

Extensive start-up and commissioning capabilities and experience in remote jurisdictions.