From research to pilot scale
T2CM has progressed from research and technological development to pilot-scale validation, demonstrating the feasibility of transforming mine tailings into new construction materials.
~1 m³/day
The pilot plant reached a processing capacity of nearly 1 m³ of tailings per day.
TRL 6
The technology reached a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6, having been validated in a relevant environment.
2 materials
Artificial aggregate and supplementary cementitious material developed from mine tailings.
Our pilot plant in action
The pilot plant enabled T2CM technology to be scaled up to a significant level, integrating the various stages of the process and validating the materials obtained.
01 Relaves mineros
Materia prima utilizada para el proceso de valorización.
02 Proceso T2CM
Procesamiento y transformación del relave mediante la tecnología desarrollada por T2CM.
03 Nuevos materiales
Obtención de agregado artificial y material cementicio suplementario.
04 Validación
Evaluación del desempeño de los materiales y fabricación de prototipos a escala real.
key results
Technical validation
The materials produced were characterized and technically evaluated during the development of the pilot.
Full-scale prototypes
Full-scale prototypes were manufactured using materials obtained from the processing of tailings.
Performance
The developed products demonstrated compliance with the performance requirements established by the construction standards evaluated during the project.
Regulatory advancement
The project specifically took into account NCh163:2024 in the context of validating tailings as artificial aggregate.
Technological Maturity
TRL 6
Technology validated in a relevant environment
The pilot project enabled T2CM to reach a technology readiness level (TRL) of 6, advancing from experimental development to technology demonstration at pilot scale and under relevant conditions.
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Dircover our mission
Discover how T2CM is advancing tailings valorization from the research stage to a technological solution with the potential for industrial-scale implementation.
Collaboration that drives innovation
The development of the T2CM pilot involved key players from the industry, applied research, and the innovation ecosystem, contributing to technological advancement and the creation of new opportunities for tailings valorization.
Development and validation
Structure, experience and technical capabilities to take university research to a pilot-scale technological validation project.
Support for development
Funding and support for the development of a technology increasingly close to industrial implementation.
Our impact
T2CM contributes to more sustainable mining and construction by promoting the circular economy and the reduction of environmental impact.
T2CM in the media
Alta Ley highlights progress of T2CM pilot to transform mine tailings into construction materials
Corporación Alta Ley participated in the closing seminar of the T2CM - Tailings to Construction Materials pilot, an initiative that reached Technology Readiness Level TRL 6. On June 19, Corporación Alta Ley participated in the closing seminar of the T2CM - Tailings to...