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Ma'aden, Metso and thyssenkrupp Uhde partner on Saudi project

Ma'aden holds a patent for the project's core concept, while Metso will contribute expertise

 The plan involves using sulfur to convert phosphogypsum into a usable product during a process called calcination. Photo: Ma'aden

The plan involves using sulfur to convert phosphogypsum into a usable product during a process called calcination. Photo: Ma'aden

This plan is expected to reduce Ma'aden's phosphate business' carbon footprint significantly through phosphogypsum calcination.  Phosphogypsum is a fine, gypsum-rich residue generated during the production...

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