Mining Chemistry and Operations
Solutions and innovation for today’s mining industry needs
TREGA supplies wet-mix and dry-mix shotcrete admixtures, dust suppressants for high-tonnage haul roads, and chemicals for mineral processing plants. Every solution includes an operational assessment, on-site technical support, and performance measurement.
We serve Mexico’s major mining regions
Range of experience across our technical team in concrete admixtures, cement chemistry, and mining processes.
Documented dust reduction on mine haul roads carrying 100- to 500-ton equipment.
Years of specialized experience in dust suppression for open-pit and underground mining operations.
Assessment, application, airborne particulate monitoring, and training directly at the operating site.
Solution areas
Technical expertise in mining and construction processes
TREGA operates across four solution areas where specialized chemical products are supported by technical expertise, field testing, and performance follow-up. Every solution is selected according to actual operating conditions.
View technical servicesShotcrete
Set accelerators and retarders for wet-mix and dry-mix shotcrete, reinforcing fibers, rapid-setting shotcrete, and supplementary cementitious materials, with support for dosage, quality control, and process optimization.
02Dust suppression
Dust suppressants for light-vehicle roads, heavy-haul roads, and crushing operations. Includes assessment, field application, particulate monitoring, training, and performance follow-up.
03Mineral processing and water treatment
Flocculants, coagulants, filter aids, scale inhibitors, defoamers, antifreeze agents, organic binders, and mineral-separation polymers.
04Rock and soil grouting
Grouting systems for water inflow control, consolidation, and ground stabilization in underground mining and civil works, supported by technical assessment and operational follow-up.
From assessment to follow-up
From technical assessment to on-site follow-up
Every TREGA solution follows a process that begins with an assessment of actual conditions and ends with validation of achieved performance. This cycle helps ensure that the selected product performs under the specific conditions of each operation.
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Assessment
Evaluation of the application type, ground conditions, equipment involved, weather variables, and the client’s technical objectives.
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Technical selection
Definition of the product, dosage, and application criteria based on assessed conditions and manufacturer specifications.
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Supply
Coordinated product delivery according to the schedule and volumes required to maintain operational continuity.
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Application
On-site TREGA technical support during application to help ensure correct use and expected performance.
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Follow-up
Performance measurement, airborne particulate monitoring, shotcrete performance evaluation, and training for the client’s team.
Case study
Dust control at a large-scale mining operation — Zacatecas
Application of a dust suppressant on heavy-haul roads at a mining operation in Zacatecas. The roads carried continuous traffic from 400- to 500-ton equipment, generating dust levels that affected visibility, personnel safety, and environmental conditions in nearby communities.
- Sector
- Open-pit mining
- Application
- Dust suppressant on heavy-haul roads
- Operating condition
- 400–500-ton equipment in continuous operation
- Result
- Significant reduction in dust emissions, improved visibility and operational safety, no product buildup on tires, and reduced impact on nearby communities.
Strategic coverage
Technical presence across Mexico’s most active mining regions
TREGA focuses its operations in states with significant mining activity and the ability to provide responsive field support. Coverage is organized into three levels according to the strength of commercial relationships and frequency of operations in each region.
Expansion
Supporting regions
Represented brands
Global-brand technology applied with local expertise
TREGA represents recognized brands in the admixtures and specialty chemicals industry. Each product is integrated with the team’s technical expertise and adapted to the specific conditions of field operations.
Shotcrete
Shotcrete applications and benefits in underground mining
A technical guide to evaluating performance, application, and selection criteria under real operating conditions.Dust suppression
How dust suppression works on mine haul roads
Mineral processing
Flocculants and coagulants in mineral processing
Expert support
Tell us about your operating conditions and get technical guidance
Describe your project, the application you need to address, and your operating conditions. TREGA’s technical team will evaluate your case and guide you toward the most appropriate solution for shotcrete, dust suppression, mineral processing, or rock grouting.