Ore Sorting Technology Test Shows Potential for Cost Reduction in Mineral Processing
What happened
EDM Resources Inc. announced the results of ore sorting testwork conducted in Kentucky. The evaluation focused on XRF sensor-based ore sorting with AI assistance, using Steinert technology, on mineralized material from the company’s Scotia Mine in Nova Scotia. The testing indicated the potential to materially reduce the mass sent for downstream processing while upgrading grades.
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Why it matters
The ore sorting process achieved a zinc grade of 20.7% and a lead grade of 19.4%, representing significant increases over previous benchmarks. The technology was estimated to offer about 57% lower capital costs compared to traditional methods, potentially saving around $2 million in preliminary capital costs.
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Who's involved
- KentuckyLocation where the ore sorting technology test was conducted.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- KentuckySpeculative
The successful implementation of the technology could reduce operational costs and increase the value of mined resources.