Mineral Processing

EARTHRES uses a systematic approach to improve your mineral processing operation.  We start with a thorough evaluation of your existing process, identify and rank potential process improvements, conduct pilot tests, implement process changes, and measure the results.  The end results are improved product quality, improved product yield, and increased profits.

EARTHRES’ systematic approach includes working with the client to complete a thorough evaluation of your process.

Thorough Process Evaluation

• Complete Mass Balance Development
• Process Flow Measurements, Unit Analysis, and Performance Evaluation of Equipment (i.e., Crushers, Screens, Cyclones, Dryers, Classifiers, Mills, Flotation Cells, Calciners, Magnets, Feeders, and Conveyors)
• Process Flow Sheet Development
• Prioritize Projects Based on Return On Investment (ROI)
• Project Management and Implementation of Identified Process Improvements

Plant Design

New Plant Design

• Evaluate the Deposit
• Based on the Deposit Evaluation, Design the Process to Optimize the Desired Product Mix and Maximize Production

Existing Plant Improvement

• Evaluate the Deposit
• Conduct a Thorough Evaluation of the Existing Process to Identify Opportunities for Improvement
• Implement the Identified Process Improvements to Optimize the Desired Product Mix and Maximize Production

Plant Optimization

Implement identified process improvements, in order of ROI, and measure the results of each process improvement with regard to product quality, product yield, and profitability.