Scalable Dry Precision Separation
Making the Grade
High volume low energy mineral beneficiation
Scalable Dry Precision Separation
Making the Grade
High volume low energy mineral beneficiation
About DryFlow
Responsible Mining Technology
DryFlow unlocks water stranded assets. Our precision on-belt magnetics transform ore grades, efficiently maximising the value of our client’s assets.
DryFlow was built to transform low grade iron ore into high grade feedstock for the rapidly growing green steel market. The proprietary stacked magnetic technology operates on-belt, without the need for fluidisation. Solid-state rare-earth magnets are used to create a dynamic magnetic field capable of selective targeting. This gives DryFlow application from bulk processing of iron and IOCG copper ores and tailings reprocessing to precision recovery in critical minerals and complex mineral sands.
DryFlow makes the grade, creating a sustainable future for our clients and theirs.
About DryFlow Magnetics
Our History
Industry & Research Collaboration
Kuchel Separation Process
DryFlow was built on decades of in-field engineering experience to solve for efficient separation of magnetic minerals in harsh operating environments and water stressed regions
Kuchel Separation Process
Industry & Research Collaboration
Kuchel Separation Process
Invented by Ian Kuchel, proprietary dynamic stacked magnetics technology achieving high efficiency separation through self fluidisation of the ore. Enables beneficiation of iron ore without the need for process water.
Industry & Research Collaboration
Industry & Research Collaboration
Industry & Research Collaboration
We actively partner with leading research institutions and industry participants to drive innovation for a decarbonised supply chain.
Our Partners
Our Team
Stephen Harrison - Non-executive Chairman
Stephen is an experienced leader in Australia's energy and resources industry. He has taken a number of companies from startup through to IPO and sale. He has led numerous venture and growth investments and has supported multiple successful Australian technologies through commercialisation in areas ranging from non-conventional energy to radioactive waste storage and environmental solutions. He is founder and Chairman of ASX listed Noble Oak and is an experienced director of both private equity backed and listed companies.
Brett Boynton, CFA - Founder and Corporate Lead
Brett is a co-founder of DryFlow and responsible for corporate development and building the ecosystem that delivers DryFlow's capability into industry, accelerating the transition to low carbon green steel. Brett is an experienced entrepreneur with multiple successful startups in mining tech, fintech and agriculture.
Jon Robbeson - Founder and Technical Lead
Jon is a co-founder of DryFlow and brings decades of on the ground experience designing and building mines. He makes sure the right people are in the right place at the right time. Jon is currently Sydney Chair of AusIMM, Australia's peak body for mining professionals. He is an active mentor and loves helping students launch their careers in the industry.
Ivan Mellado -Non-executive Director
Ivan is a deep tech specialist working closely with research institutions developing groundbreaking fundamental science. He has guided numerous startups through commercialisation and brings decades of experience in building IP strategies. Ivan is a professional venture investor and has a passion for driving the value of tech investment.
Elena Stocker - Chief Innovation Officer
Elena brings extensive experience in industrial technology, underpinned by a Mechanical Engineering degree from Ural State Technical University and an MBA from Macquarie University. A seasoned technologist, she possesses deep expertise in industrial hardware processes across multiple commodities, successfully managing solutions from equipment design through to manufacture and customer implementation.
Her core strengths lie in process innovation, lean operations, and integrating ESG principles into industrial practices. Elena is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, contributing actively to initiatives such as AusIMM, Women in Mining, and UTS Women in STEM Research, where she serves on committees and mentors the next generation of talent.
Nadia Huang - Chief Strategy Officer
Nadia is an experienced international commodities trader with a wealth of knowledge in the steel supply chain. She brings a deep understanding of cross border markets and a unique view to business opportunities. Nadia also has experience in international cooperation, project implementation, finance and social entrepreneurship. She completed Masters in Commerce at University of Sydney in International Business and Corporate Strategy.
water free beneficiation
On-belt magnetics, delivering high-grade feed-stock for green steel and critical minerals production
- sustainably,
- efficiently, and
- at scale.
