Use cases

Applications

Our magnetite and other industrial minerals cover a wide range of applications and our customers can be assured of our product quality to best suit their respective needs.

High Density Concrete Aggregate

Magnetite has a natural high density and is used to increase the density of concrete for counterweights, radiation shielding, offshore pipeline coatings and more.

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Foundries

Magnetite iron oxide with its high iron content is used as an additive in foundry sands to significantly reduce surface defects and improve casting quality.

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DMS / HMS — Coal Wash and Metal Recoveries

Magnetite with its naturally high density and magnetic properties is the preferred choice for dense medium separation processes used in coal washing and metal recycling.

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Water Treatment

Tasmania Mines magnetite is a natural, high-grade iron source for Ferric Chloride and Ferric Sulphate flocculants used to treat wastewater, effluent and potable water.

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Catalyst

Magnetite is a key catalyst in the Haber-Bosch ammonia synthesis and in the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide and organic contaminants for environmental applications.

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Brake Pads

Magnetite is used as a solid lubricant in automotive brake manufacturing to homogenise the friction coefficient and stabilise heat transfer from pad to disc.

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Magnetic Paints

Adding measured amounts of magnetite to primers and paints turns any wall into a magnetic surface after painting.

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The Kara mine has been productive since 1978 and the mine resources exceed 20Mt. With our current processing facility, overburden and tailings storage facilities our planned mine life is over 25 years.