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Micronics receives repeat order for Ishigaki Lasta MC

29 April 2010

Gamma Gold’s repeat order for Lasta MC (mining concentrate) filter presses will be installed in mid 2010.

The Ishigaki Lasta MC filter press is designed to dewater mine tailings and mineral concentrates. Three large, heavy duty models of the Lasta MC from Micronics are available; 1.5 x 2 m, 2.1 x 2.1 and 2.1 x 2.9 m plate size providing optimum sizing opportunities which will dewater tailings to 14% moisture and mineral concentrates to optimal 8% cake moisture.

 

 

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