Adrian Dance of SRK Consulting emphasizes the importance of independent assessment when evaluating pre-concentration options. While equipment vendors have technical expertise in their systems, an unbiased evaluation is needed to determine whether pre-concentration will actually add value—since it is not suitable for all deposits. SRK begins by assessing economic potential and orebody characteristics before testing smaller, targeted samples using sensor-based methods. This approach reduces cost, improves understanding of variability, and allows companies to confidently explore the best processing strategies before engaging equipment suppliers.
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