Phil Newman

Head of Innovation Anglo American

Phil Newman has a BSc in Physics from Southampton University in the UK, and an MEng in Mining Engineering from McGill University in Canada. He was a founding member of Golder PasteTec in 1997 and built paste systems for ten years. After eight years running CRU Consulting, Phil spent the last eight years as Head of Innovation for Anglo American, running their open innovation program. His recent focus has been on the roll out and commercialization of Anglo American’s Hydraulic Dewatered Stacking technology. Phil is currently based in London, UK

2024 Agenda Sessions

Tech in Action - Anglo American case study on dry tailings technology

New tailings deposition technology developed by AA as a result of significant R&D (and implementation) of Coarse Particle Flotation across the group.
The technology allows a mining company to utilize existing tailings transportation infrastructure but recover significantly more water and develop a desaturated tailings facility; which has benefits from safety, water recovery and legacy (closure)

Monday 05 February 10:45 - 11:05 Innovators Stage

Tech and Innovation Hub

Add to calendar 02/05/2024 10:45 02/05/2024 11:05 Tech in Action - Anglo American case study on dry tailings technology New tailings deposition technology developed by AA as a result of significant R&D (and implementation) of Coarse Particle Flotation across the group.
The technology allows a mining company to utilize existing tailings transportation infrastructure but recover significantly more water and develop a desaturated tailings facility; which has benefits from safety, water recovery and legacy (closure) Innovators Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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