Disa Technologies, Inc.

We have been accepted into BHP's Comminution Open Call Challenge as a finalist. This challenge seeks innovators with ideas to enhance mineral extraction processes by reducing energy consumption or increasing throughput in rock comminution. We will collaborate with BHP to explore the potential of High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) as a comminution technology. The study will not only assess the applicability of HPSA at BHP assets but will also explore other niche applications across the value chain to maximize value addition. This is an exciting opportunity for Disa to work on a project that has the potential to make a significant impact in the industry. #Comminution #BHP #Mining #Innovation

We’re thrilled to welcome Sam Palombo, MBA to the Disa team as the Vice President of Business Development - Mineral Processing. Sam brings over two decades of industry experience in major leadership roles to Disa. He holds an MBA and has an exceptional track record of leadership and business development in mining. For the past 2 years (and 8 years in a previous stint), he was with Weir Minerals, most recently serving as Director of Comminution for North America. He has held many senior leadership positions during his extensive career in the mining, industrial mineral, and aggregate industries to include serving as Derick Corporation’s Vice President of Mining and Industrial Division. Sam is renowned for his inclusive and empathetic leadership style, which drives tangible results and fosters team collaboration. With a seasoned background in business leadership, sales channel development, international business development, and strategic planning, Sam has consistently delivered revenue and profit growth while executing both short and long-term strategic plans. We are excited to have you join the Disa family, Sam! #Innovation #BusinessDevelopment #MineralProcessing

Our team is not only full of talented operations, engineering, and administrative employees, but we also have some ace cornhole players! We took a recent detour from the daily grind for a bit of team bonding and hosted a cornhole tournament in our Casper shop. Joshua Yarger and Bryan Pluid came out on top. #TeamBuilding #CompanyCulture 

Employee Spotlight: David Sowers   David Sowers serves as the Controls Engineer for Disa Technologies. This involves the design, development, and optimization of Disa's control systems in order to advance and commercialize High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) technology in different market applications. David earned his B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering from Colorado Technical University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. David served in the United States Army and completed two tours in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Prior to joining the Disa Team, David worked in the manufacturing and oil and gas industries with roles in automation, application engineering, and operations.   David says that the benefit of working with a quickly growing company is that no two days are the same. "I really appreciate the team dynamic at Disa; my co-workers are motivated and positive which allows for fun and productive days in the office and in the field. I enjoy the creativity that occurs while we work together to solve problems."   In this photo, David is putting his control system expertise to use with one of our compact HPSA units. Thank you for all that you bring to our team, David. 

Congratulations to Amos Newberry on being named our 2024 Q2 Employee of the Quarter. Amos has worked hard over the last few months to streamline our procurement process. He has worked on establishing business accounts with vendors, automating POs, and creating new coding for operations to accurately track assets and purchases, all in addition to spending time running our units in the field.   As a fellow co-worker put it, Amos is "a true team player. Even if something is out of his wheelhouse or not in his job description, he will always give the utmost effort to become good at it and complete critical deliverables for the company. This has been best exemplified by his travel for site operations while effectively managing the supply chain for multiple units in development." Thanks for all of your hard work, Amos! We are incredibly fortunate to have you on the Disa team.

Disa took part in the 25th Navajo Nation Council Resource and Development Committee meeting where HPSA’s effectiveness, economic feasibility, and community impact were discussed. There was a unanimous vote from the delegates in support of High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) technology to be considered as a potential solution for remediating abandoned uranium mines. As the Executive Director of Navajo Nation EPA stated in the meeting, “I don't know about you, but if somebody tells me that this treatment is going to make it less likely to contaminate any of our groundwater, it helps me sleep at night and it helps me say, you know, we've done something for the community and for the future generations.” Thank you for your leadership and support in this matter, Executive Director Stephen Etsitty. Honorable Simpson resonated with this sentiment, emphasizing, “I think this new technology that's available now represents us. I really think we should move forward with it.” Chair Brenda Jesus also acknowledged the positive reception of HPSA, noting, “I think that you've heard here that the members are very favorable of this technology that will answer a lot of the questions and worries of our constituents in the various areas of the Navajo Nation that have been impacted by abandoned uranium mines.” Watch the RDC meeting here: https://lnkd.in/gZBB_YWt (HPSA is discussed from 0:00-1:15)

Employee Spotlight: Elijah Tragesser Eli serves as a metallurgical engineer for Disa, which includes studying mineral liberation, material physical properties, and HPSA process optimization. Prior to joining Disa, Eli worked at a molybdenum mine. He is a graduate from South Dakota Mines with a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering. Eli’s favorite thing about working at Disa is “the dynamic nature of my responsibilities, from working on-site to helping keep our field units running, to immersing myself in the study of diverse minerals and ores, each day presents a new learning horizon. The testing work I engage in not only deepens my understanding of various ore bodies but also opens doors to innovative processing methods.” Thank you for your contributions to the Disa team, Eli, and thanks for being our flotation expert. In this photo, Eli is sharing his expertise with the Disa team, giving a hands-on flotation course that exemplifies our commitment to continuous learning and practical application of our skills. #MetallurgicalEngineering #MineralProcessing #Flotation

This week, we’ve successfully shipped and installed our newest commercial High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) unit at a Graphite plant. HPSA has the ability to dramatically enhance the grade of graphite concentrate fed to the polishing mill while maintaining similar recoveries. This advancement is a testament to our dedication to delivering solutions that exceed industry standards. #Graphite #Innovation

This week, we’ve successfully shipped and installed our newest commercial High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) unit at a Graphite plant. HPSA has the ability to dramatically enhance the grade of graphite concentrate fed to the polishing mill while maintaining similar recoveries. This advancement is a testament to our dedication to delivering solutions that exceed industry standards. #Graphite #Innovation

Disa's inaugural company retreat in Laramie, Wyoming, was a success. We kicked off the retreat with a series of inspiring speaker sessions delivered by Rick Tallman, Rob Creager, Brandon Ashley, and Kim DeVore. Your insightful talks were not only enlightening but also set the perfect tone for a retreat filled with learning and growth. Our collective journey took a scenic route as we hiked the Turtle Rock Loop at the Vedauwoo rock formation. It was a moment of unity and reflection where each team member shared their unique Disa story and the passions they bring to our team. A big shoutout to Philip Treick, who hosted the entire team in his backyard for a barbeque, and the impromptu karaoke night that ensued. Dianna Pourciau Singh, PMP and Susanna Sabbagh from Halliburton Labs also made the trip to Laramie to help us wrap up the retreat with some team alignment activities that sparked creativity and fostered a collaborative spirit among us. Together, we’ve laid down new goals that are not only ambitious but also align with our core values and vision for the future. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this retreat memorable. Here’s to many more! #Innovation #TeamBuilding #CompanyRetreat