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MINCHEM™ & MINCHEM+™

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

MINCHEM™ and MINCHEM+™ are proprietary, best-in-class modeling platforms used by solvent extraction operations. Here are common questions about our solutions.

MINCHEM is used for modeling copper solvent extraction (SX) circuits, optimizing existing circuits and evaluating future conditions.

MINCHEM+™ extends Syensqo’s modeling capabilities beyond copper - to cobalt, nickel, zinc, rare earths and other metals - providing comprehensive modeling for new plant designs. Mines that implement MINCHEM+™ designs have found success using CYANEX® and DEHPA® SX reagents. 

MINCHEM™ and MINCHEM+™ minimize the time required to deliver an optimal plant design, reduce CAPEX/OPEX and improve overall profitability.
 

MINCHEM™ and MINCHEM+™ automate computations, delivering results in seconds or minutes. 

User inputs vary but generally include reagent type, metal compositions, pH levels, circuit configuration and recovery targets.

Yes, MINCHEM™ is the modeling engine behind SolvExtract® that enables continuous monitoring and optimization of SX operations.