Contracting solutions, infrastructure development & mineral processing
Contracting solutions, infrastructure development & mineral processing
In the mining industry, one of the key challenges is to optimize the extraction and processing of valuable minerals from complex and variable ore deposits. A common practice in the industry is to mine the block model instead of the geological structure, which often leads to grade dilution and resource optimization issues. This can have a noteworthty impact on the process performance and profitability of the mining operation.
The Problem of Dilution
Dilution is the contamination of ore with other unwanted materials, such as waste rock, low-grade ore, or gangue minerals. Dilution can occur during various stages of the mining process, such as blasting, loading, hauling, stockpiling, and blending. Dilution reduces the grade of the ore that is fed into the process plant, which affects the recovery and quality of the final product. Dilution also increases the costs associated with processing, such as power, water, reagents, and tailings disposal. Moreover, dilution contributes to the environmental impact of mining, as it generates more waste and emissions.
The Solution of Geological Structure Mining
Geological structure mining is a method that focuses on understanding and mining the geological structure of the deposit rather than the block model. The geological structure refers to the spatial distribution and continuity of mineralization, as well as the geological controls on ore formation. By mining the geological structure, miners can target high-grade zones and avoid low-grade or waste material, thus reducing dilution and improving mined-grade. This can improve the efficiency and profitability of the mining operation, as well as the sustainability.
The Benefits of Feeding Less Diluted Ore
Feeding less diluted ore from the pits into the process plants has several benefits for the process performance and profitability. Some of these benefits are:
How to Achieve Geological Structure Mining with Tacmin Construction
Tacmin Construction is a company that offers comprehensive and integrated solutions for open-pit mining and infrastructure projects. Tacmin Construction can help you introduce geological structure mining into your operations, by providing the following services:
In conclusion, geological structure mining is a method that can improve your process performance and profitability, by reducing dilution and improving grade. Tacmin Construction can help you achieve geological structure mining, by providing comprehensive and integrated solutions for your open-pit mining and infrastructure projects. To learn more about how Tacmin Construction can help you introduce geological structure mining into your operations, contact them.
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