Nine software solutions for precious metals mining from Ventyx
The company Ventyx, a leading supplier of enterprise software and services for asset intensive industries like the mining field, has collectively more than 120 years of experience delivering enterprise solutions. In this article, Mining Examiner shows you a list of solutions provided by the company with the precious metals industry in mind. These types of ore are usually […]
CAE offers five different types of software for your mining operation
The company CAE started as a global leader in modelling, simulation and training for civil aviation and defence, later diversifying its work. Today, the firm is proud of its section CAE Mining, which is “at the forefront of the industry in developing and providing innovative technology and services to plan, manage and optimise mining operations“. CAE Mining […]
RungePincockMinarco: three software solutions for different mining environments
After more than 30 years of experience in the field, RungePincockMinarco keeps producing groundbreaking software for the mining industry. The company’s products are globally sought for mine planning, scheduling, equipment simulation and financial analysis solutions. Today, we bring you three different software solutions, each one for a different type of need. 1. Underground Coal – XPAC […]
Dassault Systèmes provides real-world technology: discover eight great types of software
The company Dassault Systèmes recently offered a precious piece of software to Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. The program Minex from the line GEOVIA will now provide access to real-world technology to mining engineering researchers and students. “Penn State and Dassault Systèmes share the vision of modeling the Earth with solutions not only for mining […]
Tuff Metallurgist for Tuff Metallurgy (Tough)
A very interesting write up about management “toughness” Here are the positives and negatives of a tough leadership style, which are well worth considering in your own metallurgist career path. Positives: Toughness provides sharp focus. You quickly know who is an ally and who is an enemy/rival. You can use intimidation as a competitive tactic. […]
Simio offers simulation software solutions for open pit and underground mines
With over 30 years of experience in simulation and scheduling, the Pennsylvania-based company Simio LLC (SImulation Modeling framework based on Intelligent Objects) currently offers several great simulation software solutions for mining companies across the world, solutions that can be applied both to open pit and underground mines. According to the company, Simio’s mining solutions can be used to design material […]
How to Change/Modify OSA Sampling/Analysing Sequence Program On-Stream-Analyser
For example, two OSA On-Stream-Analyzers use the following sample sequences for your slurry. In this case a PERI by FLSmith. Analyzer A Heads Zn Feed Cu Rougher Scav Zn Rougher Scav Zn Cleaner Scav Final Tails Analyzer B Cu Con Pb Con Zn Con Sampling Time Configuration (seconds) Sample flush = 15 Sample measure = […]
How an “old” space technology secret can make all the difference in a mine
Mining companies around the world are looking at a new type of product to boost safety levels in their mines and reduce the risk of explosions. No, it’s not a new device: it’s vintage space technology. A new solution to create more resistant computer screens was inspired by the old materials used in space missions. […]
Metallurgical Accounting Formulas | Concentration and Recovery in Mineral Processing
Have you been looking for a quick way how to calculate your flotation circuit’s metal recovery? You have no concentrate weights all you have are metal assays. Here are the assay based recovery formulas you can use for your metallurgical accounting. Using these formulas, the Metallurgical/Metallurgy performance of the concentration plant or of a particular mill […]
Calculate Recoveries with 2 or 3 Product Formulas | Poly-metallic Metallurgical Accounting
Here is the formula you need to calculate Metal Recoveries using Assays only. You have two products/concentrates. This will save you time in your metallurgy accounting calculations. Some call the same formula the two (2) product other the three (3) product formula. Frequently, a concentrator will mill a complex ore requiring the production of two separate […]