Archives: Comminution of minerals

CiDRA Minerals Processing Inc and OZ Minerals Ltd have announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding that provides a basis of common understanding to commission a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study for customisation and tie-in of CiDRA’s proprietary non flotation-based mineral separation technology for operation in a grind circuit rougher application[…]

Anglo American says it has implemented cutting-edge technology at the Quellaveco copper mine in Peru with which it is possible to create a virtual replica that simulates everything that happens in its process plant, and with this, digital mining specialists can carry out predictive tests that help reduce security risks, optimise the use of resources[…]

I-Pulse Inc and I-ROX SAS have announced a comprehensive collaboration arrangement with BHP, the world-leading resources company, to identify and develop applications of pulsed-power technology across multiple aspects of the mining industry. Earlier this year, I-Pulse and Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe (BEV-E) announced the establishment of I-ROX, which is focused on demonstrating that short, high-intensity bursts[…]

In the Weir Group Capital Markets Event presentation last week, Chris Carpenter revealed that the company was collaborating within its divisions on trials of ore sorting technology in an effort to move less rock at mine sites and optimise processing within the plant. Carpenter, Vice President of Technology at Weir ESCO, said the company was[…]

West African Resources Limited is heading towards construction at its 90%-owned Kiaka gold project in Burkina Faso, having registered strong funding interest, awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract and booked the mill package for the development. Kiaka, an asset with 7.7 Moz of reserves and resources on its books, is the company’s[…]

The Taseko Mines story is indicative of the current environment miners find themselves in – maximise productivity to grow margins at existing operations or invest in innovative new methods of extracting critical metals that come with a reduced footprint. The Vancouver-based company is pursuing both options at the two main assets on its books –[…]

Aya Gold & Silver Inc has announced that its subsidiary, Zgounder Millennium Silver Mining SA, has entered into a fixed price EPC contract with Spanish company Duro Felguera SA (DF) for construction of the new Zgounder process plant in the Kingdom of Morocco. The miner says it has also awarded contracts for the construction of[…]

TAKRAF Group, a leading global provider of innovative technological solutions to the mining and associated industries, including a range of in-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC) technologies, has appointed Thomas Jabs as Chief Executive Officer. Jabs is a skilled leader with over 20 years of experience in the mining and plant engineering business in various executive[…]

OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena operation in South Australia is gaining momentum with its processing plant running in excess of nameplate through a cost-effective and efficient debottlenecking strategy. The latest sign of this strategy taking shape comes in the form of the installation of a second HIGmill from Metso Outotec. This high-intensity grinding mill has been installed[…]

Anglo Asian Mining has started the expansion of its flotation plant at the Gedabek site in Azerbaijan, with the company set to add an additional three rougher/scavenger cells and four cleaner cells from Maelgwyn Mineral Services. The expansion will see the plant capacity doubled, while providing additional operational flexibility, it said. It also forms part[…]