Fluorspar mining and processing

Fluorspar mining and processing

essential mineral for ecological transition

Using the latest available extraction technology and a modern production system, with innovative methods and facilities geared towards the circular economy, mining activity has minimal environmental impact on the local area.

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Acidspar

Acidspar

Mineraria Gerrei

Mineraria Gerrei projects an estimated annual production of 70 thousand tonnes of 97.5% fluorspar, and an additional 6,800 tonnes of galena from the site. Fluorspar is an essential mineral for ecological transition as it is used, in combination with other materials, as electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries.

an essential resource

for hi-tech industries

In addition, fluorite is a fundamental resource used in a wide range of hi-tech fluoropolymers, in the manufacture of superconductors, the production of steel and aluminium, photovoltaic panels, the pharmaceutical industry and in the manufacturing of ceramics and cement.

Competences and objectives

Competences and objectives

Mineraria gerrei: sole concessionaire of the Silius reserve

Founded in Silius (Southern Sardinia) in 2018, Mineraria Gerrei operates in the production of fluorspar. It specializes in the extraction of raw materials using modern technology, teams up with some of Italy’s leading universities on research projects and works according to the key principles of environmental, economic and social sustainability.

The company is the sole concessionaire of the Silius reserve and aims to make a significant contribution to the EU strategy of reshoring the production of critical raw materials, with a particular focus on reviving the national production of fluorspar and other minerals essential to new technology.

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Works in the mining industry

We are looking for specialized personnel, with specific skills in operating processes and next generation mineral facilities and, more generally, in work relating to the research or extraction and treatment of raw materials using innovative methods.

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Three-dimensional modeling and simulation activities of airflow in mining tunnels using VentSIM software, as part of the primary ventilation study of the Silius mine. The image shows a technical workstation used for analysis and verification of subsurface air quality according to current regulatory protocols.

The new prefabricated structure intended for operational offices, recently completed at the site. The building hosts the management and the technical staff involved in the operation of the Silius mine

The Muscadroxiu Shaft is mainly intended for the safe transit of personnel engaged in underground construction sites. The image shows the fully refurbished headframe, part of a broader structural modernization aimed at ensuring compliance with current mining safety standards. The intervention included the installation of new certified transport cabins and updated hoisting systems designed to guarantee reliability and operational continuity.

Riccardo Shaft is dedicated to the transport of the raw ore from the underground levels to the future surface beneficiation plant. The image shows the hoisting structure serving the raise boring machine and the equipment for the 600 meters deep shaft lining — one of the most technically demanding phases of the site’s redevelopment. This infrastructure was built using advanced drilling and construction technologies to ensure maximum safety, precision, and long-term efficiency.

The Acqua Frida Shaft is intended for the vertical transport of heavy machinery and equipment at underground mining sites. Equipped with a new hoisting system and advanced loading and driving technologies, the shaft enables safe, efficient and continuous handling of bulky machinery. Operational since April, the shaft represents a key infrastructure to support underground activities and the overall development of the Silius mine.

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