Mine-to-mill demands optimal contribution from each stage to achieve the best performance across the value chain, rather than just realizing each silo’s distinct objectives.  It identifies drill-and-blast as both the first step in comminution and a key leverage point where blast designs can be manipulated to produce more appropriate mill feed size distributions (generally finer in size) for improved downstream performance, specifically grinding capacity. 

The mine-to-mill approach has been widely implemented in a number of mining operations across the globe, with documented productivity gains in the range of 5-20%.

Traditionally, minerals mining and processing were operated as separate silos: the mining stage focused on producing ore at a required rate and cut-off grade, while the process plant focused on treating ore as it was reported by the upstream.  However, mining and processing share a series of sequential stages that interact with each other until valuable minerals are liberated from the gangue.  

In this eBook you will learn: 

• Key Leverages and their Impact on Downstream KPIs
• High Energy Blasting: Expected Risks and Offsets
• Opportunities to Gain More from Mine-to-Mill
• Grade Control as a Strategic Lever in Mine-to-Mill Optimisation

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