About DryFlow Magnetics
Built in South Australia for water constrained mining
Built in South Australia for water constrained mining
Built in South Australia for water constrained mining
South Australia is the driest state on the driest inhabited continent and hosts billions of tonnes of water stranded magnetite iron ore. DryFlow’s sustainable mining technology was developed to address this challenge, offering efficient separation of magnetite iron ore in harsh, remote operating environments without the need for process w
South Australia is the driest state on the driest inhabited continent and hosts billions of tonnes of water stranded magnetite iron ore. DryFlow’s sustainable mining technology was developed to address this challenge, offering efficient separation of magnetite iron ore in harsh, remote operating environments without the need for process water. This waterless mineral processing technology has been rigorously tested across a wide variety of ores, consistently upgrading low grade magnetite below 30% Fe to high-grade iron concentrates of 67% Fe and above, which are ideal for producing DRI grade steel with low emissions. Situated within Australia’s innovative mining technology ecosystem, DryFlow is now leveraging this capability to enhance customer projects across iron ore, critical minerals, strategic metals, and tailings recovery, ensuring the delivery of high purity iron products.
Kuchel Separation Process
Built in South Australia for water constrained mining
Built in South Australia for water constrained mining
Invented by Ian Kuchel and protected by a global patent portfolio, the Kuchel Process is DryFlow’s innovative stacked magnetics technology for efficient dry mineral separation, especially for producing DRI Grade high-grade iron concentrates. This advanced process employs a continuous magnetic induction field along the ore carrying belt, a
Invented by Ian Kuchel and protected by a global patent portfolio, the Kuchel Process is DryFlow’s innovative stacked magnetics technology for efficient dry mineral separation, especially for producing DRI Grade high-grade iron concentrates. This advanced process employs a continuous magnetic induction field along the ore carrying belt, allowing magnetic particles the necessary residence time to disentangle from gangue and form a clean concentrate of high purity iron. Unlike conventional dry separation technologies, DryFlow’s approach does not depend on energy-intensive drying or forced air fluidisation. Instead, the ore self-fluidises within the magnetic field, enabling effective separation even at moisture levels exceeding 10%. The outcome is a robust, waterless mineral processing system designed for real mine conditions, including those in remote, arid, and variable ore environments, thus exemplifying a sustainable mining technology.
Built with industry, proven with partners
Built in South Australia for water constrained mining
Built with industry, proven with partners
DryFlow collaborates with leading research institutions, engineering specialists, and industry partners to accelerate waterless mineral processing for lower intensity metals supply chains, including DRI Grade and high-grade iron concentrates. We work with organizations such as CSIRO, the University of South Australia, the University of Te
DryFlow collaborates with leading research institutions, engineering specialists, and industry partners to accelerate waterless mineral processing for lower intensity metals supply chains, including DRI Grade and high-grade iron concentrates. We work with organizations such as CSIRO, the University of South Australia, the University of Technology Sydney, ElementUSA, Loesche, Siemens, Joest, Century Engineering, and Ammjohn Solutions to continually enhance separation performance, improve flowsheet integration, and facilitate mine site deployment. DryFlow also operates a dedicated research and testing facility in partnership with Bureau Veritas, a prominent global testing and certification company. By employing sustainable mining technology and waterless stacked magnetics, DryFlow assists mining companies in enhancing production, unlocking stranded assets, and recovering valuable minerals, including high purity iron, from waste streams.
Our Partners
Leadership Team
Brett Boynton, CFA - Founder & CEO
Jon Robbeson - Founder & COO
Brett is a Founder and the Chief Executive Officer of DryFlow, where he is responsible for corporate strategy, capital formation, and building the ecosystem necessary to deliver DryFlow’s sustainable mining technology at scale into industry. He began his career in investment banking and is a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded and scal
Brett is a Founder and the Chief Executive Officer of DryFlow, where he is responsible for corporate strategy, capital formation, and building the ecosystem necessary to deliver DryFlow’s sustainable mining technology at scale into industry. He began his career in investment banking and is a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded and scaled businesses across mining technology, fintech, and agriculture, including ASX-listed global mining technology company Chrysos Corporation, Tellus, Agripower, and Alpha Vista. Brett has been instrumental in driving innovations related to DRI Grade and high-grade iron concentrates, contributing to the industry’s shift towards High Purity Iron. He has built ventures across Australia, the UK, the US, and Southern Africa and remains an active mentor to emerging founders. Bringing capital markets discipline, deal-making experience, and company-building expertise, he is dedicated to DryFlow’s mission to unlock stranded mineral assets and develop future-facing metals supply chains through advanced waterless mineral processing.
Jon Robbeson - Founder & COO
Jon Robbeson - Founder & COO
Jon is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of DryFlow, leveraging decades of technical and commercial experience across the mining value chain and the METS sector. His extensive background in chemistry, geology, and mining engineering has enabled him to design, build, install, and operate innovative dry processing solutions in real mi
Jon is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of DryFlow, leveraging decades of technical and commercial experience across the mining value chain and the METS sector. His extensive background in chemistry, geology, and mining engineering has enabled him to design, build, install, and operate innovative dry processing solutions in real mine environments. Under Jon's leadership, DryFlow focuses on creating high-grade iron concentrates and DRI grade products through sustainable mining technology and waterless mineral processing techniques. He combines practical field experience with a strong commitment to technology adoption, team building, and mentoring the next generation of industry professionals. As a Fellow Chartered Professional of AusIMM and Chair of the Sydney Branch, Jon is recognized as a prominent figure in the Australian mining industry.
Elena Stocker - Chief Technology Officer
Elena is a Co-Founder of DryFlow and brings over 25 years of experience in the METS sector, particularly in mechanical engineering, metallurgy, and the commercialisation of sustainable mining technology. Her expertise lies in transforming complex industrial concepts into operable processes for high-grade iron concentrates and DRI Grade pr
Elena is a Co-Founder of DryFlow and brings over 25 years of experience in the METS sector, particularly in mechanical engineering, metallurgy, and the commercialisation of sustainable mining technology. Her expertise lies in transforming complex industrial concepts into operable processes for high-grade iron concentrates and DRI Grade production at scale. Throughout her international career, she has held senior technical roles and partnered with major mining and industrial clients, including Simcoa Operations, PCC BakkiSilicon, and Rio Tinto/Pacific Aluminium. Elena has successfully led manufacturing operations, focusing on process optimisation, lean systems, and ESG principles while developing practical pathways from innovation to reliable industrial performance, including advancements in high purity iron and waterless mineral processing. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, is a member of Engineers Australia, and is a Fellow of AusIMM.
Nadia Huang - Chief Strategy Officer
Nadia is a Co-Founder and the Chief Strategy Officer of DryFlow, offering unique insight into steel feedstock markets, including DRI Grade and high-grade iron concentrates, along with cross-border industrial collaboration. Raised in a multi-generational steel products business and fluent in English and Mandarin, she effectively understand
Nadia is a Co-Founder and the Chief Strategy Officer of DryFlow, offering unique insight into steel feedstock markets, including DRI Grade and high-grade iron concentrates, along with cross-border industrial collaboration. Raised in a multi-generational steel products business and fluent in English and Mandarin, she effectively understands both DryFlow’s customers and the downstream steelmakers they supply. Her extensive experience spans commodities trading, supply-chain development, product sourcing, government engagement, and major grant funding, with deep relationship capability across China, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Nadia leads DryFlow’s market strategy and Asian engagement, ensuring that the company utilizes sustainable mining technology and waterless mineral processing, while translating technical performance into the product specifications, partnerships, and commercial pathways essential for future steel markets, including high purity iron advancements.
Ivan Mellado - Non-executive Director
Ivan is a deep tech specialist working closely with research institutions to develop groundbreaking fundamental science in areas such as high-grade iron concentrates and High Purity Iron. He has guided numerous startups through commercialization, leveraging his experience in building IP strategies for sustainable mining technology. As a p
Ivan is a deep tech specialist working closely with research institutions to develop groundbreaking fundamental science in areas such as high-grade iron concentrates and High Purity Iron. He has guided numerous startups through commercialization, leveraging his experience in building IP strategies for sustainable mining technology. As a professional venture investor, Ivan is passionate about enhancing the value of tech investment, particularly in innovative solutions like waterless mineral processing.
Mark Frayman - Investor Director - Orion Resources
Mark is the Managing Partner of Orion Industrial Ventures, the venture capital arm of Orion Resource Partners, which focuses on advancing DRI grade projects and investing in high-grade iron concentrates, as well as initiatives that promote high purity iron production through sustainable mining technology and innovative waterless mineral processing methods.
Blair Pritchard - Investor Director - Virescent Ventures
Blair is a Partner at Virescent Ventures, the venture capital spin-out of the Australian Federal Government's Clean Energy Finance Corporation, focusing on sustainable mining technology and the development of DRI Grade high-purity iron concentrates through innovative waterless mineral processing techniques.
Justin Travlos - Investor Director - Taronga Ventures
Justin is a Director at Taronga Group, Australia's leading realtech investor focused on high-grade iron concentrates and High Purity Iron, while representing Taronga Ventures' investment in innovative sustainable mining technology and waterless mineral processing solutions.