Topics covered
- How to improve throughput and efficiency in SAG/AG mills.
- Measurement of key parameters such as mill volume, steel charge percentage, toe angle and liner impacts.
- How to control mill speed and protect liners using real-time ball striking position data.
- Achieving better mill feed control.
- Use of historical vibration data to extend the operational life of mill liners.
- Application of robust, low-maintenance sensors built for challenging mining conditions.
Presenter
Cesar Poma, Molycop Senior Process Engineer
Synopsis
Grinding in concentrator plants is one of the least efficient, yet most critical processes in mining – only 3–5% of energy input is effectively used for mineral size reduction. This inefficiency leads to lost value, higher costs and missed opportunities for optimisation.Cesar Poma explains how Molycop’s next-generation MillSlicer VIP transforms mill monitoring by showing operators how to understand mill performance, reduce energy consumption and improve production rate. MillSlicer VIP provides robust, real-time data that gives operators visibility into mill performance like never before.
What you’ll learn
- How MillSlicer VIP works and what makes it unique.
- Strategies to optimise mill efficiency using live monitoring data.
- A real-world case study that includes measurable improvements.
Presenter
Presenter
Cesar Poma, Senior Process Engineer, Molycop
Cesar has more than 14 years’ experience in the mineral processing and grinding media sector. Throughout his career he has provided specialised technical support in process optimisation projects, focusing on the integration of advanced data science tools applied to grinding and flotation. He has experience in the development and implementation of Machine Learning models and predictive analysis for continuous process improvement. In addition, he has led studies in Discrete Element Modelling (DEM), contributing to the understanding of the behaviour of grinding media and their interaction in the grinding process.