Optimization of mining and processing for an Albanian nickel-laterite mine

The scope of the project was to re-evaluate, optimize and update an existing pre-feasibility study of a nickel-laterite project in south-eastern Albania. This included, but was not limited to, the development of the resource estimate; geotechnical assessment of the different rock zones; investigation of potential mining methods; design and...

An optimised iron ore grinding strategy based on balling fundamentals

In order to meet the future demand of pellets for the blast furnace, the output of the grinding circuit of the Tata Steel IJmuiden pellet plant needs to be increased. As the power consumption of the grinding circuit is already at its maximum, the grinding itself and/or the grinding strategy needs to be optimised, leading to a higher circuit...