Develops and produces biological binders for dust suppression and soil stabilization in mining.
Bind-X GmbH
Planegg / Martinsried (DE) · Samrand, Centurion (ZA) · Sydney (AU)New on Amplifa
About Bind-X
Bind-X GmbH (formerly Dust BioSolutions) is an industrial biotechnology company based in Planegg/Martinsried near Munich. The company develops, produces and markets biological binders based on the multiply patented Bind-Tech technology platform, which permanently solidifies loose materials such as soil and sand through bio-cementation. The core product is Terrabind™ in five patented formulations, available as a powder or liquid, for dust suppression and stabilization of Haul Roads, Tailings Storage Facilities and Stockpiles in mining. With Terrabind Ultimate, Bind-X offers a wet-stable product as an alternative to bitumen-based mixtures. Application is carried out with existing equipment such as standard water trucks; treated surfaces cure under typical conditions in about six hours to form a solid surface layer. In addition to mining, products are being developed for agriculture, the construction materials industry and the construction industry. The service portfolio includes laboratory soil analysis, Site Trials, custom binder development, training of operating personnel and technical support. Products are in use in more than 20 countries, including by Eramet/Grande Côte Opérations in Senegal. Production and distribution take place via a facility in South Africa; a logistics hub in Australia complements the headquarters with R&D center in Martinsried.
- Site
- Planegg / Martinsried
- Processes
- Biological dust suppression / Dust Control (Terrabind™), Bio-cementation / soil stabilization of Haul Roads, Laboratory soil analysis with application recommendation, Site trial (Site Trial) with application instructions, Customised development – tailored binder formulations, Staff training / On-site Operator Training, Erosion protection for Tailings Storage Facilities and Stockpiles, Development, production and marketing of biological binders (Bind-Tech technology platform)
- Materials
- Terrabind™ (biological binder, powder), Terrabind™ (biological binder, liquid), Terrabind Ultimate (wet-stable biological dust suppression), Soil / Sand (materials to be bound), Magnesium chloride (mentioned as an alternative method in comparison, not an own product), Terrabind™ (Powder), Terrabind™ (Liquid), Terrabind Ultimate
- Certificates
- Laboratory soil analysis, Site Trials, Custom developments, On-site training
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 11–50
- Industries
- Mining, Agriculture, Construction materials industry, Construction industry, Mining (Haul Roads, Tailings Storage Facilities, Stockpiles)
- 01
Laboratory soil analysis
- 02
Formulation development (Bind-Tech)
- 03
Binder manufacturing (powder/liquid)
- 04
Site trial (Site Trial)
- 05
Application at the customer's site (e.g. water truck)
- 06
Training and technical support
Products and Processes
Terrabind™ (Powder)
Biological binder for dust suppression and solidification of Haul Roads, Tailings and Stockpiles.
Terrabind™ (Liquid)
Liquid formulation, matched to the soil, climate and traffic on the mine.
Terrabind Ultimate
Moisture-stable biological dust suppression as an alternative to bitumen-based products.
Soil / Sand / Tailings
Materials to be bound, which are solidified through bio-cementation.
Locations
Planegg / Martinsried
DEHeadquarters with R&D center (IZB)
- Materials
- Biological binders (Terrabind™)
Samrand, Centurion
ZAProduction facility and Commercial Hub
- Materials
- Biological binders (Terrabind™)
Sydney
AULogistics Hub Western Australia / Australia
Applications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological dust suppression / Dust Control (Terrabind™)Surface | – | – | – | – | Soil, Sand, Tailings, Stockpile material |
| Bio-cementation / soil stabilization of Haul RoadsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Soil, Sand |
| Laboratory soil analysis with application recommendationTesting | – | – | – | – | Soil |
| Site trial (Site Trial) with application instructionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Soil |
| Customised development – tailored binder formulationsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Soil |
| Staff training / On-site Operator TrainingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Erosion protection for Tailings Storage Facilities and StockpilesEngineering | – | – | – | – | Tailings, Stockpile material, Soil |
| Development, production and marketing of biological binders (Bind-Tech technology platform)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Biological binders (Terrabind™, powder and liquid) |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haul Road Water Truck (application technology at the customer, standard equipment) | – | – | – | – | at the mining customer |
| Spray bar for Terrabind™ application | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Service
Bind-X offers laboratory soil analysis, Site Trials and technical support from dust-control specialists. According to available tests, Terrabind™ contains no added toxic components.
| Evidence | Planegg / Martinsried | Samrand, Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory soil analysis | ||
| Site Trials | ||
| Custom developments | ||
| On-site training |
History
- 2013
Founded under the name Dust BioSolutions in Munich/Martinsried
- 2015
Investment by the High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)
- 2022
Winner of the Eramet Responsible Mining Challenge
- 2023
EUR 10 million financing in the Series B round (August 1, 2023)
Rename of Dust BioSolutions to Bind-X; the bio-cementation process was originally developed at Murdoch University (Western Australia) and further developed by Bind-X for mining conditions