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The Northern Miner | Q&A With SRK - An Independent Lens on Smarter Ore Processing

Adrian Dance - October 1, 2025

In a recent discussion with Adrian Dance, SRK Consulting emphasizes the importance of pre-concentration in mining, which allows for the separation of valuable materials earlier in the process, ultimately reducing environmental impact and costs.

TAGS: Pre-concentration, Coarse beneficiation, Sensor-based ore sorting, Mineral processing efficiency, Dynamic simulation modeling
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Improving Gold Processing Plant Throughput

Dmitry Ermakov - March 17, 2025

Optimizing gold processing plants can boost throughput by 4–12% with minimal investment. Improvements in crushing, grinding, and process flow adjustments enhance efficiency, reduce losses, and increase profitability​

TAGS: Processing, mill feed grade, Geometallurgy, Processing Plant Optimization
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XRT Sensor Testing Provides Independent Pre-concentration Assessment

Adrian Dance - January 23, 2025

X-ray transmissive (XRT) sensor-based testing makes pre-concentration opportunities available for most operations, allowing to improve the grade of their mill feed and eliminate fine/soft contaminants or coarse/hard materials.

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Pebbles: What Are We Really Sending Back To Our Mills?

Adrian Dance, Cameron Bruin - January 21, 2025

Discover how rejecting low-grade pebbles using x-ray transmissive sensors in AG and SAG mills can significantly enhance mill capacity and metal grades.

TAGS: Autogenous Mills, Grinding, Pebbles, XRT Sensor Testing
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Proactive Metallurgical Planning: Understanding Deposit Characteristics for Efficient Resource Management

James Carpenter, Blake Saunders, Duncan Bennett, Peter Munro - October 22, 2024

Learn how understanding geological characteristics and performance drivers of deposits can predict metallurgical outcomes and optimise resource management, minimising costly tests and addressing unique deposit challenges.

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