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The Mining Rush is On | Mines Magazine

Kimberly Mills - May 29, 2026

Kimberly Mills examines rising demand for critical minerals in this Mines Magazine feature, highlighting metallurgy approaches supporting modern mining projects.

TAGS: critical minerals, rare earths, metallurgy, mining industry, Mines Magazine
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Designing Waste for Value: Coupling Ore Sorting with Commingled Tailings and Mine Rockfill

Todd Wisdom, Adrian Dance - April 13, 2026

Turn mining waste into value by combining ore sorting with commingled tailings. This paper outlines a co-designed approach to reduce costs, energy and water use, while improving tailings stability, lowering environmental risks, and minimizing the overall mine waste footprint.

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Understanding Ore Characteristics: New Pathways to Processing

Adrian Dance - February 18, 2026

This issue presents metallurgical and mineral processing perspectives from our global consulting work.

TAGS: pre-concentration economics, geometallurgy, cut-off grade, Keliber Lithium, nickel laterite, XRT sensors
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Case Study in Grade Heterogeneity

Bob McCarthy - February 18, 2026

SRK conducted heterogeneity analyses on over half a million sample intervals within geological and mining domains at a polymetallic underground operation to evaluate pre-concentration potential as part of a broader economic assessment.

TAGS: cut-off grade, pit optimization, waste in ore, pre-concentration strategies
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Pre-concentration Evaluation Economics

Bob McCarthy - February 18, 2026

SRK applies a staged assessment—initially estimating value through heterogeneity analysis and later refining results with test data and potential mine plan optimisation—to determine how pre-concentration can most effectively enhance project value.

TAGS: cut-off grade, laboratory test data, underground stopes
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