Sensor-Based Sorting Webinar Series
In these webinars, SRC's mining and minerals experts will share their unique combination of digital, mineralogical and minerals processing expertise to help mining companies navigate their sorting options.
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SRC Sensor-Based Sorting Services
SRC’s experts apply their understanding of sensor performance, mineral characterization and processing to help assess the economic viability of sorting options. We have experience with the latest sorting technologies and equipment, and we have also developed custom-made sensor-based solutions that are used in a variety of novel ways. In addition, we offer sensor-based sorting process development, testing and piloting as part of our full suite of mining services. Learn more.
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SRC and CIM Magazine co-hosted a webinar on how to identify potential preconcentration technologies, such as sensor based sorting and dense medium separation, and how to evaluate their viability.
Preconcentration involves enhancing the grade, value and economic potential of ore before primary recovery and concentration operations. Physical processes like gravity separation, sensor-based ore sorting, magnetic separation and dense medium separation are commonly used.
This webinar series was hosted by TOMRA Mining and co-presented with SRC.
Part 1: Base Metals
Base metals are an important group of commodities that are key for continuing electrification and many industries that will help support both development and net-zero goals. Base metals mining projects are usually large-scale operations where, if applicable, ore sorting can make a significant difference to the overall economics of projects and lower the environmental footprint, as well as the cut-off grades of mineable assets.
In this webinar you will learn about how to evaluate whether sorting is for you and what are the most effective ways of testing and evaluating this technology.
Part 2: Lithium
The objective of this webinar is to provide guidance for evaluating whether sensor-based sorting can benefit your operation through lower beneficiation energy costs, reducing iron content before the mill, lowering water and reagent usage, and smaller tailings footprint.
Lithium companies and service providers will learn about the principles and benefits of sorting for their operations and how to answer the question of whether sorting it is for you. SRC talks about the best way to navigate the application of sorting to ensure the right technology and the right testing regimes.
This two-part series was co-hosted by SRC and CIM Magazine.
Part 1: Mineral Characterization for Optimum Sensor-Based Sorting
Experts from SRC and Unearthed Consulting covered the mineral and sensor characterization required for successfully adopting sensor-based sorting. Learn about sensor-based technologies and their mineral applications, such as XRT, laser, infrared, induction and colour sorters.
Part 2: Using Science to Maximize Sorting Efficiency
See how an industry-unique combination of QEMSCAN® and computed-tomography (CT) scanning technologies can help determine the critical size-grade relationship of the ore and assist in identifying the ideal size fraction(s) to sort. This newly developed toolset is applicable to all major deposit types and size ranges.
Jane, Pr.Sci.Nat, Engineer Licensee, B.Sc. (Physics & Applied Mathematics), M.Sc. (Metallurgy) is a Senior Process Engineer at SRC. In addition to corporate management and leadership, she has 30 years' experience in the research and development of mining technologies and is internationally known for her work in diamond recovery technologies.
Steven is a Research Scientist at SRC and oversees the operation of the Advanced Microanalysis Centre™, which is part of SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories. His major responsibilities include conducting applied research and developing analytical methods that support mineral exploration and environmental mineralogy. Steven holds a Doctorate in Geology specializing in mineral chemistry and has more than 10 years’ experience providing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Mike, P.Geo, manages SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories’ Diamond Laboratory and Services team. He has 20 years’ experience in laboratory techniques for diamond processing, including micro diamond extraction by caustic fusion and kimberlite processing by dense media separation for macro diamond recovery.
Lucy, PhD, is a supervisor on SRC's Diamond Services team. She graduated from Durham University, England, with a Master of Science first-class Honours degree in Geology. She received a PhD in diamond research from the University of Alberta. At SRC, she’s involved in establishing and growing diamond services for industry.
Zachary is a processing supervisor at the Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) Geoanalytical Laboratories, Diamond Services. He is currently finishing a M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering with a focus on sensor-based sorting at the University of Saskatchewan. He is also a registered professional engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. Zachary oversees the preconcentration services offered at SRC, which include sensor-based sorting and gravity separation services.
Keeley-Shae, an Engineer-In-Training with a B. Sc. in Chemical Engineering, serves as an Associate Engineer at SRC. Her expertise includes experience in project management, mineral processing, and sensor-based sorting. Keeley-Shae collaborates with clients to tailer ore sorting test work to their specific needs, ensuring the successful execution of their projects.
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SRC's testing regime assists industry clients with choosing the right sensor-based sorting technology for their needs. Learn about the different stages, from mineral characterization through to pilot-scale testing.
Meet Mike, manager of SRC's Diamond Laboratory - one of the largest commercial diamond processing labs in the world. Learn more about McCubbing's career at SRC and how his team has helped grow SRC's diamond capabilities to meet evolving industry needs.
X-ray transmission (XRT) sorters are a popular choice for mineral processing plants due to their sorting ability, robustness and applicability across a variety of ores, but how can a mining company know if XRT is right for them? Learn how SRC experts combine technologies to help find the answer.
