Acceleware Secures Next Phase Contract for Mineral Drying Project with Saskatchewan's International Minerals Innovation Institute

Core Insights - Acceleware Ltd. has been awarded a Phase 3A contract for a potash drying project valued at $350,000, enhancing its position in the potash and critical minerals industry through the application of radio frequency (RF) heating technology [1] - The project aligns with Acceleware's strategy to utilize RF heating technology to reduce energy consumption and operating costs [2] Project Details - Phase 3A will build on the previous Phase 2 development, which involved designing, constructing, and testing prototype Clean Tech Inverter (CTI)-powered dryers, demonstrating that RF-based drying can be more efficient than traditional methods [3] - The new phase will employ a fully instrumented RF energy-based dryer with a capacity of 200 kg/hour, targeting a reduction of moisture in potash fines from 12% to 0.2%, as potash fines constitute about 20% of typical mine production [5] Future Implications - Data from the Phase 3A tests will inform future research and development of RF drying technology, providing insights for further development and testing [4] - Successful completion of this phase will offer results that may encourage IMII and its members to support ongoing development of the technology [5] Company Overview - Acceleware specializes in advanced electromagnetic heating technology, focusing on RF power-to-heat solutions that enhance production, lower energy consumption, and reduce operating costs in large-scale industrial heating [7] - The company is publicly listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol AXE and is currently engaged in multiple mining projects with major operators [8]