Molycop’s Masterclass with Agnico Eagle in Canada brought together metallurgists and process engineers for a collaborative day of technical learning, hands-on digital training and shared problem-solving.
Key Facts
- The private Masterclass was tailored to Agnico Eagle’s operational needs, combining theory, simulation and practical exercises to strengthen process understanding and decision-making.
- Participants gained hands-on experience with Molycop Tools, the company’s advanced suite of metallurgical analysis and simulation programs that enable data-driven process optimisation.
- The event reinforced Molycop’s commitment to building customer capability through technical education, collaboration and continuous improvement across the mining value chain.
The session, led by Molycop’s technical specialists, provided a practical and interactive exploration of key concepts in mineral processing, comminution and process optimisation. Designed around the needs of Agnico Eagle’s operations, the training introduced participants to Molycop Tools, Molycop’s advanced suite of metallurgical analysis and simulation programs that support confident, data-driven decision-making in plant operations.
Members of the Agnico Eagle team learn about Molycop Tools during the Masterclass.
A day of collaboration and learning
The Masterclass provided an opportunity for Agnico Eagle’s metallurgy and process engineering teams to strengthen their understanding of comminution fundamentals while gaining hands-on experience with digital tools designed to improve operational efficiency and performance.Throughout the day, discussions centred on practical challenges faced in plant environments and the ways data analytics and simulation can guide continuous improvement. The open, collaborative atmosphere encouraged participants to share their experiences, exchange insights and build a deeper appreciation of how process modelling can inform more effective decision-making.
According to Jared Lewis, Sales Manager, Molycop Canada:
The feedback from participants was wholly positive. It’s always rewarding to see how quickly these concepts translate into practical ideas that can make a measurable difference on site.
Strengthening partnerships through knowledge
Each Molycop Masterclass session allows Molycop to share the latest developments in process optimisation while gaining valuable insights from the people working daily at the heart of mining operations. They reflect Molycop’s commitment to supporting its customers through their operational journey by providing high-performance products together with technical capability building and education.Each session is tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers, providing practical knowledge and tools to help unlock performance improvements and operational value.
Continuous learning, continuous improvement
The Molycop Masterclass series is part of Molycop’s broader commitment to advancing technical excellence across the global mining industry. The overwhelmingly positive response from Agnico Eagle’s team underscores the impact strong industry partnerships can have, where learning, collaboration and innovation come together to drive progress.
"We’re grateful to the Agnico Eagle team for the opportunity to host this session," Jared said. "Their engagement and enthusiasm made it a truly collaborative learning experience."
About the Molycop Masterclass Series
The Molycop Masterclass series is an interactive training program designed to build technical capability and support process optimisation across the mining industry. Delivered by Molycop’s technical experts, each Masterclass combines theory, case studies and practical exercises tailored to regional and customer-specific needs. The program aims to equip participants with the knowledge, tools and confidence to enhance plant performance and drive continuous improvement.
