Kryton Brings Its Innovative Construction Technologies to the Mining Industry

Jun 19, 2026 - 3 hours ago

Kryton International, a global leader in concrete durability and waterproofing solutions, will bring its proven innovations to the global mining industry as the sector gears up for a promising new era of exploration for rare earth elements.

Based in the mining hotbed of British Columbia, Canada, Kryton has integrated its Hard-Cem technology into many successful mining operations in the region. The company made its first appearance at the EXPONOR Conference and Exhibition in Chile, which took place in early June.

Kryton Brings Its Innovative Construction Technologies to the Mining Industry
Kryton demonstrated Hard-cem’s value-adding and cost-saving capabilities for modern mining operations, which includes extending the service-life of:

High traffic haul roadways
Crusher pads and approaches
Tipper loading docks
Supporting infrastructure

“The global mining industry has been evolving rapidly since worldwide demand for precious metals has expanded to include the search for rare earth elements, which are needed to support emerging technologies,” said Kari Yuers, CEO of Kryton International. “Such operations require advanced infrastructure backed by durable and abrasion-resistant concrete. In addition, leading mine operators are increasingly interested in ways to reduce their operation’s carbon footprint.”

Mining operations present an extremely abrasive environment. Concrete surfaces wear out very quickly and require frequent maintenance or replacement. The resulting downtime is often far more costly than the price of the actual work being done. According to Kryton’s new ROI Calculator, which assesses value based on industry benchmarks for project type, location and size, mining operators lose about $400,000 per hour when they’re shut down for concrete maintenance – something that’s completely avoidable with Hard-Cem.

Kryton Brings Its Innovative Construction Technologies to the Mining Industry
Hard-Cem transforms the concrete matrix itself, drastically increasing abrasion resistance without requiring frequent, disruptive surface maintenance. It also reduces the dust created by wear to these surfaces. Hard-Cem can double the service life of these high-traffic roads and surfaces.

“In a landscape where downtime is the ultimate cost, the application of this technology ensures that critical infrastructure can withstand the brutal abrasion of tomorrow's heavy-haul operations,” Yuers said.

About Kryton

Kryton International is a global provider of Smart Concrete solutions for improving performance and extending the service-life of buildings and structures. Independent testing has repeatedly proven that Kryton’s KIM significantly outperforms other integral crystalline waterproofing admixtures for effectiveness. Its abrasion resisting admixture, Hard-Cem, extends the lifespan of critical infrastructure, while it also provides enhanced environmental sustainability. Kryton is an active member of the American Concrete Institute, International Concrete Repair Institute, American Shotcrete Association, and many other industry organizations. Kryton’s award-winning products are available in more than 50 countries.

Source: Kryton International