The SME Minnesota Conference 2026 is bringing mining professionals together in Duluth this spring and Westpro is excited to be a part of it!

Focused on the developments, and technologies shaping the region’s mining industry, this conference is one of our favorite opportunities for to connect with the decision-makers working across the Minnesota and the greater Great Lakes mining corridor.

You can find Westpro at booth #44, where our team will be ready to connect with fellow industry leaders and discuss all things mineral processing!

Mineral Processing Solutions for the Great Lakes Mining Industry

As new projects in the Upper Midwest region advance and existing operations look to modernize their processing infrastructure, efficient and reliable mineral processing equipment is more important than ever. That’s where Westpro steps in.

With over 40 years of mineral processing experience and installations in more than 25 countries, Westpro works closely with mining companies, EPCMs, and engineering teams to deliver practical, technically sound solutions for both new developments and operating plants.

At the SME Minnesota Conference, we’ll be highlighting technologies that support critical mineral processing operations across a wide range of applications.

Critical Minerals Processing in the United States

Westpro supplies a wide range of mineral processing equipment that supports Critical Minerals operations, helping projects move from early development through full-scale production.

Solid-Liquid Separation

Efficient water management and dewatering are key considerations for modern processing plants. Westpro’s dewatering equipment, including thickeners and filtration systems, supports water recovery, tailings management, and improved plant efficiency.

Flotation Technology

Flotation remains one of the most important processes for the recovery of many critical minerals. Westpro’s flotation equipment is designed to support efficient mineral separation and maximize recovery performance in complex processing environments.

Grinding and Comminution Equipment

Efficient comminution is foundational to any mineral processing operation. Westpro’s grinding solutions, including Rod Mills, Ball Mills, and grinding circuit support equipment, are designed to deliver reliable size reduction performance across a wide range of ore types.

Meet the Team at Booth #44

Our team will be on-site in Duluth throughout the conference and would be happy to connect with you to discuss upcoming projects, plant upgrades, or technical challenges.

Attending from Westpro:

Lead Proposal Engineer, P.Eng.

Ali Farahani

Business Development Specialist

Max Peiffer

Marketing Manager

Trevor Atkinson

Whether you’re developing a new project, evaluating plant expansion opportunities, or optimizing an existing operation, our team is ready to collaborate.

Let’s Connect in Duluth

If you’re attending the SME Minnesota Conference 2026 be sure to stop by booth #44 to meet the Westpro team!

We look forward to connecting with you in Duluth.

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The world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention is back in Toronto — and we’re ready for it.

Each year, Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) brings together 30,000+ attendees from more than 130 countries, making it the global epicenter for capital markets, exploration, development, and technical innovation in mining. From investors and developers to engineers and operators, PDAC is where projects move forward.

And Westpro will be right in the middle of it, at booth #6418N (Trade Show North).

Complete Mineral Processing Solutions — Pilot Testing to Full-Scale Plant

As projects transition from early-stage exploration toward feasibility, financing, and construction, the need for proven, scalable, and technically sound processing solutions has never been greater.

With over 40 years of mineral processing experience and installations in more than 25 countries, Westpro supports projects at every stage — from pilot testing to full-scale plant deployment and long-term service support.

Here’s what we’re showcasing at PDAC:

High-Capacity Thickeners – Expert Dewatering Technology

Efficient solid-liquid separation is essential in the processing of critical minerals. Whether it be for water recovery, tailings management, or plant throughput, Westpro’s Thickener are trusted globally for their robust construction, high performance, and tailored, project-centric approach to their design.

Containerized Pilot Plants

Pilot testing is more critical than ever as projects move toward feasibility and financing. Westpro’s containerized pilot plants allow operators to:

• Rapidly deploy high-quality testing facility infrastructure
• Validate process flowsheets with minimal site prep
• Scale from pilot to production with absolute confidence

Our modular pilot solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with full-scale plant engineering, reducing risk and accelerating timelines from test-work to production.

Advanced Sampling Systems

Westpro’s Sampling Systems are engineered for reliable, representative sample collection across a wide rang of slurry and dry material applications. Designed to meet rigorous metallurgical accounting and process control standards, our systems:

• Improved data accuracy and reconciliation
• Provide precise Proof-of-Concept for full-scale plant
• Configured to match project specific goals and requirments.

When data integrity matters, sampling systems design is not an afterthought – it’s foundational. Get in touch with us to discover more!

Meet the Team at PDAC

Our team will be in Toronto all week, ready to discuss your next project, feasibility program, or plant optimization initiative.

Sales Manager

Kash Khamisi

Territory Manager – Latin America

Renzo Sanchez

Senior Mineral Processing Engineer

Jorge Gonzalez

Service Coordinator

Mayte Villalobos

Whether you’re advancing a critical minerals project, optimizing an operating plant, or preparing for pilot-scale validation, our team is ready to collaborate.

Let’s Connect in Toronto

PDAC is where exploration meets engineering, capital meets execution, and ideas turn into operating mines.

If you’re attending PDAC 2026 in Toronto:

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The mining industry’s premier technical gathering is back! From February 22–25, 2026, thousands of mining professionals will converge in Salt Lake City for MINEXCHANGE 2026, the SME Annual Conference & Expo, featuring more than 100 technical sessions and hundreds of exhibitors shaping the future of mineral processing. We’re proud to be part of this global conversation!

Find us at Booth #1113 to explore proven mineral processing solutions designed for projects ranging from pilot-scale testing to full-scale plant deployment.

Complete Process Solutions for Today’s Projects

With installations in more than 25 countries and 40 years of experience supplying mineral processing equipment and modular plants, Westpro delivers turnkey solutions from engineering and fabrication through commissioning and aftermarket support. Check out some of our solutions that we’ll be showcasing at MINEXCHANGE:

Modular Lime Slaking Systems

Lime slaking/mixing systems remain a critical component in flotation, leaching, tailings neutralization, and water treatment. Westpro’s modular lime slaking solutions are designed as complete, automated packages with capacities up to 150 tph and fully integrated pumps, piping, and instrumentation.

Containerized Pilot Plants

Pilot testing is more critical than ever as projects move toward feasibility and financing. Westpro’s containerized pilot plants allow operators to:

• Rapidly deploy high-quality testing facility infrastructure
• Validate process flowsheets with minimal site prep
• Scale from pilot to production with absolute confidence

Our modular pilot solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with full-scale plant engineering, reducing risk and accelerating timelines from test-work to production.

Advanced Tank Cell Flotation Technology

Westpro’s flotation tank cells deliver high recovery performance and operational efficiency across a wide range of applications and cell sizes.

A key highlight is the W19 rotor-stator mechanism, engineered to improve slurry-air contact, enhance pulp suspension, and reduce maintenance and power draw in both new installations and retrofit applications.

For operations seeking improved recovery and lower operating costs, flotation upgrades and modular cell installations remain one of the most impactful plant optimizations available.

Meet the Team in Salt Lake City

Our experts will be on site all week to discuss your upcoming projects, feasibility plans, and plant optimization goals.

Sales Manager

Kash Khamisi

Territory Manager – Latin America

Renzo Sanchez

Lead Proposal Engineer

Ali Farahani

Global Procurement

Troy Atkinson

Let’s Talk About Your Next Project

MINEXCHANGE is where the mining industry comes together to share ideas, build partnerships, and advance the next generation of mineral processing solutions. With hundreds of exhibitors and technical sessions covering everything from processing innovation to sustainability, it’s the perfect venue to explore what’s next for your operation.

Visit Westpro Machinery at Booth #1113 to learn how our modular systems, flotation technologies, and pilot solutions can support your next phase of growth.

Book a meeting in advance or stop by the booth — we look forward to seeing you in Salt Lake City.

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Lime slaking Systems isn’t just another step in your industrial process. It can play a vital role in the overall productivity of your site. When operated to its full potential, the Lime Slaking System provides a highly necessary pH regulation and balance that keeps your process running at peak performance. But when done wrong, expect downtime, inefficiencies and skyrocketing operational costs… that’s why we’re here to help ensure you’ve got the proper tools to turn your Lime Slaking System into the powerhouse your process deserves!

Here are the best ways to optimize performance and get the most out of your Lime Slaking System:

Choose the Right Lime for Maximum Reactivity

Not all quicklime (CaO) is created equal. Variability in purity and particle size directly impacts your slaking efficiency, and using sub-quality lime can sometimes lead to grit build-up, incomplete reactions, and increased maintenance headaches.

Best Practices:

✅ Source high-purity quicklime with consistent CaO content from reputable suppliers. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to verify quality, as the presence of other compounds can sometimes make a major difference

✅ Ensure optimal performance of your lime slaking system by testing lime quality regularly. Analyze particle size and reactivity to fine-tune your process and improve efficiency.

✅ Store quicklime in a dry, temperature-controlled environment to prevent premature hydration.

✅ Use a variable-speed lime feeder to adjust the addition rate based on reactivity tests.

✅ Pre-wet the lime feed before introduction to the slaker to improve reaction consistency, reduce dusting and caking, and promotes initial hydration.

Optimize the Water-to-Lime Ratio for a Perfect Slurry

The ideal water-to-lime ratio ensures complete hydration while preventing excessive heat generation. Too much water? You get a dilute and inconsistent slurry. Too little? You risk incomplete hydration and operational inefficiencies.

Best Practices:

✅ Use real-time monitoring to maintain your optimal % solids concentration in your slurry.

✅ Adjust water quality. Hard water accelerates scaling, while soft water optimizes hydration.

✅ Design piping with accurate velocity – preventing blockages and minimizing excessive wear.

✅ Implement routine flushing programs to keep pipelines clear.

✅ Consider periodic acid washes to remove buildup (e.g., citric or hydrochloric acid).

Control Temperature for Peak Performance

Lime slaking is an exothermic reaction, meaning it can generate a lot of heat! Too much heat causes flash slaking and grit formation, while low temperatures slow down hydration, leading to poor slurry quality.

Best Practices:

✅ Use temperature sensors and automation to adjust water feed dynamically and maintain an ideal slaking environment.

✅ Avoid excessive lime feed rates. Too much material leads to incomplete reactions and high temperatures.

✅ Ensure proper venting to release excess steam and prevent overheating.

✅ Invest in high-efficiency slakers with adjustable retention time to fine-tune reaction conditions.

Prevent Equipment Wear and Scaling Issues

Lime slurry and associated grits are highly abrasive, and without the right precautions, your equipment will wear out fast. Scaling and clogging can also be a battle that will reduce efficiency and increase maintenance downtime.

Best Practices:

✅ Use abrasion-resistant materials like rubber-lined pipes, and carbon-steel components.

✅ Install sacrificial wear plates in high-impact areas.

✅ Maintain proper slurry density. Too thick accelerates wear, while too thin reduces efficiency.

✅ Regularly inspect and replace worn components, including impellers, seals, and piping elbows.

Automate for Precision and Consistency

An optimized lime slaking process relies on precise control over feed rates, water ratios, and mixing conditions. Poor automation leads to under- or over-slaking, inconsistent slurry quality, and increased grit formation.

Best Practices:

✅ Implement PLC-based automation to regulate lime dosing, water flow, reaction temperature and mixing time. This could also be used for data logging for process analysis and optimization over time.

✅ Install real-time pH monitoring in downstream applications to improve control of both the downstream process and consumption rate.

✅ Regularly calibrate flow meters and level sensors to maintain accuracy.

✅ Monitor slurry viscosity and adjust water feed for optimal performance.

A well-run lime slaking process provides efficient pH balance, reduced plant maintenance, and high-quality slurry for your process. By choosing high-quality lime, optimizing your water-to-lime ratio, and maintaining precise temperature control, while also preventing equipment wear and investing in automation, you can significantly enhance your lime slaking system’s performance and profitability.

Start implementing these best practices today, and watch your lime slaking system transform into a powerhouse of efficiency and cost savings!

BONUS!

Stay on Top of Your Preventative Maintenance

Keep Your System Running like a Dream!

Even the best lime slaking systems require routine maintenance to avoid costly downtime. Stick to this checklist to keep your operation in peak condition:

Westpro Wants to Take Your Lime Slaking Project to the Next Level!

Choose a Lime Slaking Solution that Aligns with Your Goals

Westpro Machinery’s Lime Slaking Systems are engineered to tackle the common challenges in lime slaking operations, offering technical features that enhance efficiency and reliability:​

High-Capacity Processing

Designed to handle quicklime throughput capacities of up to 30 tons per hour, accommodating large-scale operations. ​

Automated PLC-Controlled Operation

Incorporates programmable logic controller (PLC) systems to automate the slaking process, ensuring consistent control over feed rates, water ratios, temperatures, and mixing time, reducing human error and enhancing safety.

Comprehensive Turnkey Solutions

Provides complete systems from lime storage all the way to milk-of-lime dosing pumps. Our systems are equipped with pumps, piping, instrumentation, and control systems, facilitating seamless integration into existing operations and minimizing setup time. ​

Modular Design

Features a modular construction that allows for customization based on specific site conditions and operational requirements, ensuring optimal performance across various applications. ​

Integrated Dust Control System

Equipped with dust-controlled bag breaking enclosures, filtered silo exhausts and integral dust scrubber systems for the slaker process. Also, contributing to a safer and cleaner operating environment.

Robust Construction

Utilizes heavy-duty construction and materials designed to withstand the abrasive nature of lime slurry, extending equipment lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.

Grit Removal System

Incorporates vibrating screens and classifiers to effectively separate unreacted grit from the slurry, ensuring high-quality output and preventing equipment clogging.​

Configurable Feed Handling Modules

Offers various feed handling modules, including silos engineered for quicklime or hydrated lime and bag breakers with integral hoisting mechanisms, tailored to specific storage and handling needs.

Get a Head Start on Slaking Smarter – Contact Us Today!

So, what are you waiting for? Contact us today and let our mineral processing experts size/design the perfect Lime Slaking System for your project!

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Season’s Greetings from Westpro!

As we close out 2025, Westpro Machinery is proud to reflect on a year marked by progress, partnership, and purpose, made even more meaningful as we celebrated 40 years of supporting mineral processing operations worldwide. This milestone year showcased what four decades of experience delivers: successful projects across diverse commodities, continued investment in our people and capabilities, and a commitment to giving back through charitable initiatives that matter to our communities. Above all, we are grateful for the trust placed in us by our customers and partners, whose collaboration fuels our drive to engineer reliable, high-performance process solutions. Looking ahead to 2026, Westpro remains focused on innovation, execution, and long-term value, standing ready as a proven and growing technology partner for the next generation of mining projects.

Below are a few innovative projects from 2025 that highlight this momentum in action…

Innovation at its best

Custom-Engineered Drum Scrubber

A major milestone for Westpro Machinery: delivering a custom-engineered drum scrubber with an integrated trommel system through the ice roads to support diamond mining in northern Canada.

Learn More Drum Scrubbers

TH10-E Fully Assembled Thickener

Wrapping up the year with success! Westpro Machinery proudly delivered a fully assembled, custom-engineered TH10-E Thickener, designed for a specialized industrial application and advancing sustainability in mineral processing.

Learn More Thickeners

FMS-1000-60-80 Flocculant Mixing System

Closing the year on a high note! Westpro successfully delivered one of its largest flocculant mixing systems: the FMS 1000-60-80. Designed and fabricated at our Canadian facility. A testament to our ability to provide large-scale, custom mineral processing solutions for demanding operations.

Learn More Flocculant Preparation & Dosing Systems

Containerized Pilot Plant

Celebrating progress this season! Westpro Machinery has completed the design of a custom-engineered, containerized pilot plant for Perpetua Resources. Featuring an integrated flotation circuit and driving innovation in the critical minerals sector.

Learn More Pilot & Lab Equipment

Company Growth

Our Westpro family expanded, welcoming talented individuals who bring fresh ideas and energy. We grew our Sales and Marketing and Manufacturing departments, adding talented new members to the team both in Canada and south of the border.

Community impact

We strengthened our commitment to giving back with annual donations to the Bearisto Elementary School Breakfast Program and local food banks.

We’re taking a short break to celebrate the season!

Our offices will be closed starting December 22, 2025, and we’ll be back on January 5, 2026, ready to kick off an exciting new year.

As Westpro Machinery looks ahead to 2026, we do so with confidence, momentum, and a foundation strengthened by 40 years of mineral processing expertise. None of this would have been possible without the trust and support of our clients, partners, and team members: thank you for being part of our journey. From concept development and equipment design to manufacturing, commissioning, and long-term support, we remain committed to delivering reliable, high-performance solutions that help our customers succeed at every stage of their projects. Whether you’re advancing a new development or optimizing an existing operation, we look forward to working with you as your trusted process technology partner in the year ahead.

From all of us at Westpro, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with peace, happiness, and time with loved ones, and here’s to an exciting and prosperous New Year.

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Vernon, Canada – November 21, 2025 — Westpro Machinery Inc., a global leader in mineral processing solutions, has completed the design phase for a custom-engineered, containerized pilot plant featuring an integrated flotation circuit, marking another step forward in advancing pilot-scale innovation for the critical minerals sector.

Developed as a proof-of-concept system for a critical minerals project in The United States, the containerized pilot plant is engineered to deliver accurate process determination across variable ore types, enabling operators to validate flowsheets, optimize circuit parameters, and de-risk full-scale plant design and valuation. The design employs a modular configuration that integrates crushing, grinding, flotation, and dewatering circuits within self-contained, containerized units. This approach ensures streamlined logistics, faster deployment, and simplified maintenance, while maintaining complete process control and data acquisition capabilities for pilot-scale testing.

By housing the process equipment within containerized modules, Westpro enables rapid mobilization to remote or developing project sites, providing mining companies with a scalable, cost-efficient platform to conduct metallurgical testing and process validation prior to full-scale investment.

Purpose-built for pilot-scale operation, the system enables operators to adjust flotation configurations, residence times, and cleaning stages, providing unparalleled flexibility to fine-tune recoveries and concentrate quality across a range of critical mineral ores.

This initiative underscores Westpro’s commitment to engineering adaptable, high-performance solutions that align with the evolving demands of the global critical minerals supply chain, supporting the industry’s drive toward efficient, sustainable resource development.

Looking for a Custom Process Solution?

Interested in discovering more about Westpro’s Modular Systems or other custom process solutions?

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This November, Westpro Machinery will be on the exhibition floor at Extraction 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. You’ll find us at Booth #305, ready to discuss process design, plant performance, and practical solutions for today’s mineral processing challenges.

Phoenix, Arizona | November 16–20, 2025

Equipment Highlights at Extraction 2025

Our team is excited to showcase a range of equipment and process technologies designed for copper and nickel operations, including:

High-Capacity Thickeners – Engineered for consistent underflow density and high-rate water recovery. Featuring robust mechanical design and hydraulic torque control, Westpro thickeners help operators achieve performance targets while reducing water losses.

Lime Slaking Systems – Designed for precision reagent control and consistent hydration, our slakers ensure clean, high-quality lime slurry for pH control and process stability in hydromet and flotation circuits.

Flotation Machines – Built for flexibility, performance, and easy maintenance. Westpro’s flotation systems are proven in sulfide recovery and adaptable from pilot-scale testing to full concentrator installations.

Meet the Team!

At Booth #305, you’ll have the chance to speak directly with one of Westpro’s Design Engineers, as well as our Latin America Territory Manager, and Business Development Specialist. Whether you’re exploring new projects, optimizing existing circuits, or tackling a specific operational challenge, this is your opportunity to talk engineering with someone who designs the equipment. If you interested in gaining more insight into Westpro’s capabilities as an international supplier, be sure to pull a member of our sales team for a chat.

Join Us at Extraction 2025

If you’ll be attending Extraction 2025, make sure to stop by our booth! We’re looking forward to connecting with you to discuss what’s next for mineral processing in the copper and nickel sectors. Come say hi!

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Welcome to The Inside Westpro Series, a closer look at the equipment that defines Westpro’s reputation for quality and performance in mineral processing. Each feature highlights one of our proven systems—built, tested, and refined to deliver dependable results in the toughest process environments. This series offers a look at the innovation, design, and engineering precision behind the equipment our customers rely on every day.

Inside Westpro’s Lime Slaking Systems | Reliable, High-Performance Slaking for Mineral Processing

The debut episode of The Inside Westpro Series introduces our Lime Slaking System, a fully automated, self-cleaning solution designed for precision and performance. Built to provide consistent slaking and stable operation even when feed conditions vary, this system brings together robust construction, advanced feed control, and intelligent design to maximize uptime and efficiency. From accurate dosing and powerful mixing to high-quality lime slurry output, every detail reflects Westpro’s focus on reliability and results. This is more than equipment — it’s proof of how Westpro engineering continues to set the standard for performance in mineral processing.

This is only the start of The Inside Westpro Series! Each new feature will bring you closer to the systems that keep Westpro equipment running strong in the field, year after year.

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Want to Learn More?

Discover more about our Lime Slaking Systems on their dedicated webpage or contact us today.

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The TH10-E thickener was engineered to the customer’s specifications with high-capacity sidewalls and a secondary feed line to optimize flow from two sources. Supporting Westpro’s sustainability initiatives, the unit is equipped with an electric drive system featuring integrated torque monitoring and a VFD control panel, delivering precise operation, improved power efficiency, and reduced overall energy consumption.

Additionally, the thickener was fully assembled, tested, and shipped directly from Westpro’s facility, requiring minimal on-site installation. This approach not only streamlines commissioning but also significantly lowers transportation costs and emissions. Professionally certified, the TH10-E meets API-650 and NFPA 30 standards, underscoring Westpro’s capability to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions across all regions.

Through energy-efficient design, improved logistics, and project-specific customization, Westpro reaffirms its commitment to delivering tailored mineral processing solutions to clients worldwide.

“We’re committed to providing equipment that meets our customers’ unique needs and aligns with their operational goals”, said Carleton Banks, Engineering Manager at Westpro. “This thickener demonstrates our ability to deliver an effective solution while upholding Westpro’s reputation for robustness and reliability”.

Looking for a Custom Process Solution?

Interested in discovering more about Westpro’s Thickeners or other custom process solutions?

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