Consistency and predictability are the keys to efficient operations at the mine processing plant. Often the focus in crusher operations is on volume, and attention is on feed rate, tons/hour, downtime, and delays. What is commonly lost is the attention paid to the consistent sizing of material passing from the crushers to the mills. Ironically, this quality metric has a direct impact on volume since inconsistent and oversized material requires more dwell time in milling, reducing throughput and increasing energy costs.
There are several factors that require effective communication systems between mine, crusher and mill such as fragmentation, feed rates, density, ore and cutoff grades, contaminants, and dilution (processing waste versus ore). However, P80 sizing is one control point that is largely within the control of processing plants.
By aligning KPIs between crushers, mills and processing plants, mining companies can gain greater consistency over material sizing – streamlining downstream activities significantly. At YCP Unison, we specialize in ensuring that these KPIs are aligned with your organization’s goals and communicated effectively to all organizational levels.
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