technical programme

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Please scroll down below the daily agenda to view a list of the poster presentations which will be on display throughout the conference.

poster presentations


Use of novel surface modifier to increase the ball mill throughput at pellet plant
S.M. Basha, S. Dwarapudi, I. Pal, B. K Chatterjee, S. Sinha, G. Vandana and N. K. Singh (Tata Steel Ltd, India)

Machine learning for particle size prediction in iron ore grinding process
D. H. Cordeiro Silva, V. K. Alves (Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Brazil) and E. S. Souza (Instituto Tecnológico Vale, Brazil)

Digital earth observation for predictive mineral liberation analysis and grinding optimisation
R.T. Benade (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia)

Selective comminution for upgrading nickel and cobalt in nickel laterite ores
G. Acquah, G.B. Abaka-Wood, J. Addai-Mensah and R. Asamoah (University of South Australia, Australia)

Post dry grinding storage protocol: Impact on downstream flotation and leaching processes
T. Amos-Judge, G. Abakah-Wood, W. Skinner, R. Asamoah (University of South Australia, Australia) and C. Greet (Magotteaux, Australia)

Early-stage detection of hydrocyclone roping by multi-phase flow sensing
L. Yang (University of Adelaide, Australia), D. Tang, L. Chen (University of Adelaide and Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources, Australia), C. Aldrich (Curtin University, Australia), M. Zanin and R.K. Asamoah (University of South Australia, Australia)

Kimberlite tailings, cost/ benefit analysis and treatment options for comminution technologies
B. Mabogoame, M. Makoba, W. Stephen, T. A. Mamvura (University of Botswana, Botswana) and K. Molefe (Debswana Diamond Company, Botswana)

Measurement of particle strength and fracture energy using the Geopyörä breakage test
W. Dias (Geopyörä, Finland and COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil), L.M. Tavares (COPPE/URRJ, Brazil), M. Bueno (Geopyörä, Finland) and M. Powell (Geopyörä, Finland and University of Queensland, Australia)

Multicomponent modelling and simulation of high-pressure grinding rolls
T. M. Campos and L. M. Tavares (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

A case study of deploying accelerated product development and digital transformation
P. Shelley (Molycop, Australia)

High-intensity grind mill media wear diagnosis via real-time vibration monitoring: A case study on a Metso lab-scale mill
D. Tang (Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources, Australia), T. Corolis (Magotteaux, Australia), Z. Li (ARC Training Centre for Integrated Operations for Complex Resources, Australia), L. Chen (Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources & ARC Training Centre for Integrated Operations for Complex Resources, Australia) and R. Asamoah (University of South Australia, Australia)

Linking mill shell vibration to particle size distribution for a high-intensity grinding mill
D. Tang (Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources, Australia), T. Corolis (Magotteaux, Australia), L. Chen (Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources & ARC Training Centre for Integrated Operations for Complex Resources, Australia) and R. Asamoah (University of South Australia, Australia)

Evaluating jaw crusher performance: a geometallurgical approach to material properties and crushing efficiency
O. Altun, D. Altun, N.A. Toprak (Hacettepe University, Turkey), Z. Dağtarla and E. Savaş (MEKA Crushing, Screening & Concrete Plant Technologies, Turkey)

Imbalanced SAG mill charge - measurement, modelling and control strategies in mill operations
W. Chen (Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China), T. Shor and B. Docherty (Bradken Resources Pty Ltd, Australia)

Effect of comminution mechanism on flotation of coarse composites
D. Nyarko, T. Amos-Judge, G. Abaka-Wood, W. Skinner, R. Asamoah (University of South Australia, Australia), M. Zanin (University of South Australia and MZ Minerals, Australia) and M. Drechsler (University of South Australia and Gyratory Roller Solutions, Australia)

Comparison of first principle SPH fracture with t10 based DEM breakage prediction for a gyratory crusher
P.W. Cleary, M.D. Sinnott (CSIRO Data61, Australia) and R.D. Morrison (Net Zero Mining Pty Ltd, Australia)

Optimizing HPGR sizing: impact of hydraulic accuracy on packed bed test consistency
G. Sollon and D. Alkac (Metso, USA)

Simulation of non-random liberation breakage of UG2 ore
M.M. Hilden, G. Forbes (University of Queensland, Australia) and C. Bergmann (Anglo American, South Africa)

Enhancing diamond breakage classification using the morphology of natural stones
B. Moyo, M. Brits, S. Burness, M. Becker, S. Bremner, G.H. Howarth and A. Mainza (University of Cape Town, South Africa)

Effect of grinding media shape on the particle size distribution of PGMs from a UG2 ore using the response surface methodology central composite design
N. Matsanga, W. Nheta (University of Johannesburg, South Africa) and N. Chimwani (University of South Africa, South Africa)

Improving throughput and grind efficiency: circuit optimization and predictive modelling for enhanced SAG mill performance
L. Bbosa and N. Lameck (Mintek, South Africa)

Overview SABC-2 configuration for 40 ft SAG circuits
C. A. R. León (KAZ Minerals Bozshakol, Kazakhstan)

Superior classification performance with MHC hydrocyclone curved bottom
I. Arce, B. Klein, E. Lessing (Metso, USA), T. Chenje (Anglo American, Australia), J. Cilliers and A. Pukkella (Imperial College, UK)

The role of storage in comminution circuits
A. Lebedev (Lebedev Consulting, South Africa and Simulation Dynamics LLC, USA)

Comparison between different methods, calculations and corrections of work index for ball mill (BWI) for ores with high concentration of fines
V.K. Alves and F.B. Puperi (Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Brazil)

Understanding the benefits of secondary crushed feed in AG and SAG mills using Discrete Element Method Simulations
R. Chandramohan (Ausenco, Canada), N. Weerasekara, J. Hanhiniemi (Weir Minerals, Australia) and G. Lane (Ausenco, Australia)

The influence of classification on Vertical Roller Mill milling performance and flotation response for a complex ore
W. Little, A. Mainza, M. Becker (University of Cape Town, South Africa) and C. Gerold (Loesche GmbH, Germany)

KMP: Optimisation of the concave liners for primary crusher on the sulphide circuit for treating of the highly carbonaceous phyllite ores
E. Muleba, E. Chewe, W. Munalula (Kansanshi Mining plc, Zambia) and D. Ford (HEparts, Zambia)

Impact of the mechanical and high voltage pulse fragmentation on the processing of a sedimentary phosphate ore
L. Filippov, R. Boucif (University of Lorraine, France) and M. Maza (Université de Bejaia, Algérie)

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