Non-conventional Metal Resources

Recover valuable metals from industrial wastes, spent catalysts, fly ash, slags, and other secondary sources using Refnic’s advanced hydrometallurgical processes — turning waste into high-value resources.

Unlocking Value from Secondary Resources

Many industrial by-products and wastes contain significant concentrations of valuable metals. Refnic specializes in developing customized hydrometallurgical flowsheets to recover metals from non-conventional sources such as spent catalysts, fly ash, refinery sludges, mine tailings, and industrial residues — providing an economically viable and environmentally sustainable solution.

Non-conventional Metal Recovery Plant

Refnic Non-conventional Metal Recovery Facility – Processing industrial wastes and secondary resources

Key Advantages

01
High Recovery from Low-Grade Sources
Efficient extraction of metals even from complex, low-concentration secondary materials where traditional methods fail.
02
Customized Flowsheets
Tailor-made processes developed specifically for your feedstock chemistry through bench-scale trials and pilot testing.
03
Circular Economy Solution
Converts industrial waste into valuable metals, reducing landfill burden and raw material imports.
04
Environmentally Responsible
Low-energy hydrometallurgical routes with advanced wastewater treatment and reagent recycling.

Non-conventional Metal Recovery Process

Non-conventional Metal Recovery Process Flow Diagram

Process Flow: Feed Preparation → Selective Leaching → Impurity Removal → Solvent Extraction → Precipitation / Crystallization → Final Metal Products

Strategic Importance

Refnic’s non-conventional helps industries turn waste streams into revenue while supporting India’s circular economy goals and reducing dependence on primary mining.