RECOVERY OF PLATINUM GROUP METALS

2016

NITRIC ACID INDUSTRY

R. S. BRUCE METALS & MACHINERY LTD

R. S. Bruce Ltd part of the bruce group have almost thirty years experience

within the precious metal recovery industry and refining sector working

alongside Johnson Matthey.

Providing the following services:

Onsite non-aggressive treatment for PGM recovery.

On or offsite destructive treatment for PGM recovery.

Purchase of decommissioned plants and redundant components.

R. S. BRUCE LTD

Services sector

NON-AGGRESSIVE CHEMICAL TREATMENT

Onsite chemical treatment

Non-aggressive recovery uses a mild chemical solution.

Recovering oxidised PGM residue from heating surfaces within a working

plant.

Tube analysis independently tested by corrosion experts.

No damage to plant or financial loss.

In situ chemical fill up

Non-aggressive recovery uses a mild chemical solution.

Reduced volume of treatment solution required.

Reduced treatment time.

Less spent solution disposal time and cost.

Recovering PGM oxides from surfaces within a working plant.

SPRAY-TECH HIGH VOLUME SYSTEM

Remote on/offsite chemical treatment

Remote or in situ chemical spray

HIGH PRESSURE JETTING

Effectiveness of High Pressure Jetting

Efficient and effective method for the removal of oxidised platinum group

metals, NO gas tube side.

High yield with up to a 90% recovery of the PGM oxides present.

Environmentally friendly with no risk or detriment to tube surfaces.

Storage tanks historically contain a worthwhile amount of recoverable platinum

group metals (PGM).

Minimal fuss and time factors for storage tank cleaning work.

Stand alone project or part of full clean down operation.

Consideration for tank cleaning should be given when scheduling any plant

maintenance programme of works.

STORAGE TANK PGM RECOVERY

Manual cleaning and variable pressure cleaning

The purchase/treatment of redundant raschig rings for the recovery of PGM.

Assessing commercial value per batch by sample analysis.

Projected recovery based on data supplied and historical data recovered by

the Bruce Group.

RASCHIG RINGS

Asset recovery

Destructive chemical cleaning

process achieves

95 - 100% PGM recovery

onsite.

100% PGM recovery offsite.

Advantages for offsite treatment:

Ensures 100% of available PGM’s are recovered. All work done under licensed and controlled conditions. 24 hour security on all Bruce Group sites.

ON/OFFSITE DESTRUCTIVE TREATMENT

Aggressive chemical treatment

The purchase of decommissioned plants or redundant components for

the recovery of PGM bearing residues and scrap metal value.

RSB offer the following options:

Outright plant/component(s) purchase.

Purchase of scrap with metals share option.

Metal share option.

Price for works.

PLANT ASSET RECOVERY

Redundant plants/components

Protecting your investment

R. S. Bruce Ltd working alongside Johnson

Matthey, focused on delivering excellence.

Technical site survey.

Full project management.

Global national transportation.

Refining performed by Johnson Matthey.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Logistical operations for movement of components or residue.

Secure shipment within specified timeframes.

Compliant with all legislation requirements.

GLOBAL LOGISTICS

Protecting your investment

SECURITY AND INSPECTION

Protecting your investment

Material moved under strict security protocol.

Purpose built treatment facilities.

24 hour manned security.

Client or independent inspection throughout treatment process.

INDUSTRY ACHEIVEMENTS & BENEFITS

Testimonials

Letters of recommendation

received from plants validate our

work and procedures.

View online: www.rsbruce.com

Recovering precious metal groups.

No risk with confirmed high rewards achieved.

HSE AWARENESS

Method statement, risk assessment and detailed program are

provided for EVERY project.

Work performed with certified and tested machinery and equipment,

which is examined before and after every use.

Correct PPE for each job specific task is worn to lower the risk of any

injury, no matter how insignificant.

All operatives are trained and accredited in site health and safety,

confined space entry, HPJ and working at heights as standard.

A Bruce Group commitment

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

A commitment to

employees, customers and

suppliers.

Continuous improvement of

environmental issues.

Management and monitoring

of waste.

Compliant with

environmental codes of

practice.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

R. S. BRUCE METALS & MACHINERY LTD

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

www.rsbruce.com

www.brucegroup.com