Technical Reports
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Case StudyCandelaria Grade Control Using MR
Candelaria is a copper mine in Chile's Atacama region operating for 30 years, producing 150–180 kt metal/year from ~78 kt ore/day. Between 2018–2021 faced forecasting errors due to…
MAY 6, 2026 Download case study -
Case StudyImproved mining recovery with bulk ore sorting and MR technology
Sensor-based bulk ore sorting is a preconcentration method that measures and separates ROM or primary crushed material. A 2019 full-scale trial at Cozamin mine, Mexico used a mobile…
NOVEMBER 29, 2024 Download case study -
Case StudyCase Study - Kanshanshi Bulk Ore Sorting
Grade is key to mining profit but is declining globally, requiring better efficiency. Bulk ore sorting helps improve revenue and reduce cost sustainably. At Kansanshi mine, BOS was…
NOVEMBER 29, 2024 Download case study -
WhitepaperBulk Ore Sorting Whitepaper
Bulk ore sorting is now commercially viable thanks to high-accuracy sensing technology, enabling large-scale use in metal mines. With declining grades and mature deposits, mines must improve efficiency…
NOVEMBER 29, 2019 Download white paper -
WhitepaperMetso Whitepaper: In Search of the Holy Grail - Bulk Ore Sorting
This whitepaper explores sensor-based bulk ore sorting to enhance mining efficiency by removing barren material early, reducing costs, energy, and environmental impacts. It reviews current challenges, advances in…
NOVEMBER 29, 2015 Download white paper