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Dilution Optimization Strategy

Identify and control the various mining stages that impact dilution.

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Overview

Each time ore is handled is a chance for dilution to creep into the process. Decisions made early in the process at the mine site can significantly impact dilution optimization.

Burden, spacing, depth, type of explosives, timing and powder factor are a few of the considerations to mitigate dilution early in the process. Meanwhile, fragmentation, clearly defined dig-limits, and operator skills on the excavators can also introduce dilution even when the drilling and blasting process is well-managed.

The solution? Effective grade control practices to significantly reduce dilution, while allowing adjustments to the mine plan based on real-time grade information.

Key Client Challenges

How do we determine the root causes of dilution and target specific areas for improvement?

What strategies can we adopt to achieve optimal fragmentation and minimize ore waste mixing during blasting?

How do we achieve the right balance between high-grade extraction and dilution reduction?

How YCP Unison Can Help

Designing a dilution optimization strategy early during the mine planning stages can bring cascading benefits to overall efficiency, ore grade, and cost-effectiveness during downstream processing.

With continuous monitoring, data analysis, and rapid decision-making workflows implemented and integrated into your processes, dilution points can be mitigated and controlled, allowing for enhanced recovery rates. YCP Unison can work closely with your teams, providing dilution optimization strategy consulting that sets your mine up for success.