Somerset Combines World-Class Expertise with Innovative Technologies

Founded in the United States in 2008, Somerset has become a global leader in tailings management and resource recovery.

We offer a comprehensive, performance-based service model that includes design, equipment supply and installation, operations, and maintenance—delivering maximum benefits to our clients.

With operations in the USA, Australia, and Canada, Somerset’s more than 30 global facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technologies and systems designed to optimize resource recovery. Backed by extensive expertise in mining, manufacturing, and technology development, our team ensures exceptional results while maintaining an exemplary safety record across all of our international mining company’s locations.

Our team of specialists brings decades of experience in the global resources sector, successfully delivering materials handling and preparation projects from concept to commissioning and optimization. We also upgrade and operate major materials handling facilities, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance performance and efficiency. This hands-on expertise ensures Somerset delivers exceptional results tailored to your business needs.

Our Environmental, Social and Governance Commitment

We are committed to delivering safer and more sustainable outcomes across the global mining industry. We achieve this through our beliefs in health and safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical and honest business practices.

We are dedicated to improving resource utilization, cleaning up or reducing tailings waste, promoting better management of water resources, and reducing or eliminating the need for tailings dams.

Our goal across all of our global operations is to be a valued member of the communities in which we live and work. Our sustainable mineral processing and tailings solutions will continue to deliver excellent results through our deep and ongoing investment in people, innovation, and technology.

What Sets Us Apart

Global Reach

Over 30 operational sites worldwide

Proprietary Innovation

The patented SUB325® system processed over 2 million metric tons from tailings streams

Comprehensive Expertise

Focused on resource recovery and dry tailings disposal across key commodities like coal, copper, iron ore, phosphate, and PGMs (platinum group metals)

Commitment to Health & Safety

We strive to deliver safer solutions and more sustainable outcomes for the global mining industry

2025

Record Growth, Partnerships & Expansion

Record year for number of installations globally.

Formal partnerships established with Omnipro (Brazil) and Minas y Concentradoras S.A. (MYC) (Peru) to expand market reach and project delivery capabilities in South America.

Demonstrations launched in gold recovery.

Joint initiatives to deliver multi-commodity mineral recovery solutions in partnership with regional leaders.

Completion of a U.S. based laboratory, enhancing in-house technical capabilities and accelerating innovation in mineral recovery solutions.

2025

2024

Global Technical Growth

Expansion of technical teams across North America, South America, Australia, to support growing project demand.

Strengthening engineering capabilities to deliver faster deployments and optimized plant performance.

2024

2023

Mineral Portfolio Expansion

Expansion of R&D activities into evaluating other high-value minerals including gold, copper and iron ore, phosphate and PGM’s.

2023

2022

TDS Expansion

Expansion of Tailings Dewatering Systems enabling clients reduce or eliminate reliance on slurry impoundments.

Deployment of advanced centrifuge technology for higher throughput and efficiency.

2022

2021

ESG and Sustainability Focus

Expansion into additional mineral sectors, emphasizing solutions that align with ESG principles.

Strategies implemented to help eliminate the need for tailings impoundments.

2021

2020

Market Expansion in Australia

Significant expansion of operations in Australia with the signing of long-term contracts with Tier 1 metallurgical coal producers.

2020

2019

Technology Advancements

Launch of next-generation Sub325® units with improved recovery rates and reduced operating costs.

Expansion of service teams and global support network.

2019

2018

Global Reach

Installations and projects initiated in Canada.

Strengthened presence in Australia with additional systems at multiple mine sites.

2018

2017

North American Expansion

Growth into major U.S. coal markets (Alabama, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania).

Introduction of Tailings Dewatering Systems (TDS) for coarse and fine refuse blending.

2017

2016

First Commercial Deployments

Initial commercial installations in the U.S. and Australia, proving the business model and technology.

Formation of early strategic partnerships with engineering and equipment suppliers.

2016

2015

Entry into Australia

Launch of operations in Australia with early pilot programs targeting metallurgical coal producers.

2015

2014

Company Formation

Somerset International founded to deliver innovative mineral recovery solutions, beginning development of the patented Sub325® Fine Coal Recovery System.

2014

Somerset Services & Solutions

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