Optimizing Ore Concentration Processes
Advanced technologies for precise control and monitoring of concentration circuits
Ore concentration processes, including flotation, gravity separation, and magnetic separation, require precise control to achieve optimal performance. Implementing advanced measurement instrumentation and automation systems enables real-time monitoring and adjustments, leading to improved recovery rates, reduced reagent usage, and enhanced operational efficiency.
Improve Throughput with Advanced Mill Control
Optimize grinding and milling operations with advanced control systems that adjust parameters in real time to maximize throughput and energy efficiency. Continuous monitoring helps protect critical equipment by detecting abnormal conditions early, reducing wear, and minimizing unplanned downtime—ensuring consistent performance and extended asset life.
Improve Throughput with Advanced Mill Control
Optimize grinding and milling operations with advanced control systems that adjust parameters in real time to maximize throughput and energy efficiency. Continuous monitoring helps protect critical equipment by detecting abnormal conditions early, reducing wear, and minimizing unplanned downtime—ensuring consistent performance and extended asset life.
SAG and Ball Mill Monitoring
Continuously monitor mill conditions to optimize load and throughput.
SAG and Ball Mill Wireless Measurement Solutions
Improve data access in difficult environments with wireless transmitters.
Clarkson™ Knife Gate Valves
Reliable slurry isolation designed for heavy-duty mill discharge service
Achieve Consistency in Product Size Distribution
Enhance the accuracy of particle size separation with advanced control technologies that monitor and adjust screening and classification parameters in real time. Minimize variability, improve throughput, and ensure consistent feed quality for downstream processes.
Maximize Grade and Recovery in Downstream Operations
Enhance mineral recovery and concentrate quality by maintaining precise control over flotation and thickening processes. Real-time monitoring and advanced analytics enable accurate chemical dosing, air flow regulation, and froth level control—ensuring stable cell performance and efficient solids separation. Increase yield, reduce reagent consumption, and improve overall process efficiency across downstream operations.
Maintain Consistent Feed Quality and System Visibility
Maximize throughput and process stability by maintaining consistent ore feed quality from stockpile to concentrator. Advanced sensing and control technologies enable real-time monitoring of ore conditions—such as moisture, density, and flow—supporting accurate inventory management and feed rate optimization. Improve operational visibility, reduce variability, and ensure downstream equipment runs at peak efficiency.
Solids Level Measurement Solutions
Ensure accurate ore inventory and prevent overflows or surges.
Asset Performance Management Solutions
Reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
DeltaV™ for Mining and Minerals Applications
Improve control over feed systems and stockpile reclaim processes.
Business Groups in Ore Concentration
Cross-functional expertise enables integrated, scalable solutions across all stages of ore concentration. From foundational control systems to advanced diagnostics and precision flow control, each business group offers technologies that help improve productivity and lower operational risks.
Measurement instrumentation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Learn more about key aspects of ore concentration, including process optimization, equipment reliability, and efficiency improvements. These frequently asked questions provide clarity on best practices and help you enhance recovery rates while minimizing operational costs.
Miners can achieve improved uptime by deploying condition monitoring solutions for SAG and ball mills and high-pressure grinding rolls.
Miners can increase their throughput and efficiency by applying advanced process control in their grinding circuits.
Integrated quadratic control (IQC) is a newer method of closed-loop control, and its use is growing rapidly for ore processing applications. IQC can be applied in many processes, but has been particularly beneficial in flotation optimization.
Integrated quadratic control (IQC) is a newer method of closed-loop control, and its use is growing rapidly for ore processing applications. IQC can be applied in many processes, but perhaps the greatest sustainability benefit occurs when it is used to improve operation of SAG mills as these typically consume considerable amounts of energy.