Stéphane Leblanc Joins CiDRA Board of Directors
July 15 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
CiDRA Holdings LLC, the parent company of CiDRA Minerals
Processing Inc., is proud to announce the appointment of Stéphane
Leblanc to its Board of Directors. Stéphane brings a wealth of
experience and expertise to CiDRA, having retired as Managing
Director/CEO at Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium in 2022. During his
tenure at Rio Tinto, Stéphane was instrumental in driving
significant growth and operational enhancements across operations
in Canada, South Africa, Madagascar, and China, managing 8,000
employees and contractors with $2 billion in sales revenue. His
commitment to safety and technological advancements, particularly
in Green Smelting, Titanium, Lithium, and Rare Earth production,
underscores his capability to lead in innovation-driven
environments.
Before his role at Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium, Stéphane
served as Managing Director/President at Rio Tinto Kennecott, where
he spearheaded financial and operational improvements and
facilitated cultural transformations. Prior to Kennecott, he was
the General Manager at Rio Tinto Alcan Sebree Smelter, where he
managed 500 union employees and $400 million in sales revenue. His
noteworthy achievements include a 75% reduction in the recordable
injury rate, successful negotiation of labor contracts and
incentives, and the implementation of continuous improvement
initiatives.
“Stéphane's strategic vision and operational acumen have
consistently driven safety, productivity, and profitability
improvements throughout his career. His extensive experience in
managing operations across multiple countries and his dedication to
leveraging technological advancements for operational improvement
make him an invaluable asset to CiDRA,” said Dr. David Huber,
Chairman of the Board of CiDRA Holdings LLC.
About CiDRA Minerals Processing Inc.
CiDRA Minerals Processing Inc. is a leading supplier of process
optimization products and services in the mining industry. Its
SONARtrac® Flow Meters are the industry standard for slurry flow
and entrained air measurement technology, and its CYCLONEtrac
Particle Size Tracking system is the leading technology for
providing particle size measurement for individual hydrocyclones.
These technologies optimize processes, enhance recoveries, and
contribute to sustainable resource management. With a global
presence, CiDRA currently serves over 327 mine sites in 71
countries.
CiDRA recently introduced groundbreaking engineered media
mineral recovery technology, drawing upon a century of traditional
flotation and reagent knowledge while eliminating the limitations
associated with flotation bubbles. This transformative development
in mineral recovery enables the retrieval of coarse particles of up
to 2 mm with less than 1% mineral surface expression, achieving
unparalleled recovery rates of 85% to 95% for very coarse feed
streams within a brief retention time of under 3 minutes. The
engineered media's high hydrophobicity, with an adjustable contact
angle exceeding 135 degrees, allows seamless integration with
traditional flotation pulp chemistries, facilitating easy circuit
integration for brownfield expansions.
Key advantages of CiDRA's technology include a 20% to 40%
reduction in grind energy and a potential 40% increase in water
recovery, delivering high upgrade ratios with comparatively low
mass pull. CiDRA's strategic applications, the Grind Circuit
Rougher and Rougher Pre-Cleaner, significantly enhance plant
throughput, recovery, and net metal production while reducing
specific energy consumption. These initiatives align seamlessly
with CiDRA's commitment to responsible and sustainable resource
utilization, addressing the global demand for raw materials.
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CiDRA Minerals Processing
Inc. Kevin Didden CEO +1 203 626 3333 (USA)
kdidden@cidra.com
Paul Rothman President +1 860 317 5108 (USA)
prothman@cidra.com