Molycop will be at MetPlant 2026 to share how integrated technologies, data-driven insights and practical expertise help operations improve efficiency, sustainability and long-term value.
Key Facts
- Speak with Molycop specialists who work hands-on with comminution circuits, grinding media and process optimisation across global operations.
- Gain insight into how Molycop integrates grinding media, mill optimisation, process technology and analytics to improve throughput, recovery, energy efficiency and stability.
- Examine real-world examples of how Molycop turns operational data into clear, operator-friendly insights that reduce energy intensity, variability and environmental impact.
That challenge sits at the heart of MetPlant 2026, taking place in Adelaide from 22–25 March 2026, where industry leaders will gather to explore world-class approaches to metallurgical plant design and operation. Molycop will attend, engaging with delegates to discuss how integrated technologies, data-driven insights and practical expertise can translate design intent into operational reality.
From design excellence to operational impact
MetPlant has long been recognised as Australia’s premier technical conference for metallurgical plant design. In 2026, its focus reflects the realities faced by modern operations: ESG in mining, comminution efficiency, flotation performance, process control, and water and tailings management.For Molycop, these themes are not abstract concepts – they are daily operational priorities across global mine sites.
According to Vishal Deeplaul, Principal Process Technology Consultant at Molycop:
Designing an efficient plant is only the first step. The real value is unlocked when design, operating strategy and data-driven optimisation work come together over the life of the asset. That’s where performance gains become sustainable, not just theoretical.
At MetPlant 2026, Molycop will share its perspective on how comminution circuits, grinding media and advanced process technologies can be optimised holistically, supporting both throughput and recovery while reducing energy intensity and operational variability.
Vishal Deeplaul, Principal Process Technology Consultant at Molycop.
Comminution under the ESG lens
Comminution remains one of the most energy-intensive stages of mineral processing, making it a focal point for both cost control and ESG outcomes. Molycop’s contribution at MetPlant will centre on how grinding media optimisation, mill efficiency and operational data can materially reduce energy consumption and carbon intensity without compromising production targets.“Grinding media is often viewed as a consumable but, in reality, it’s a powerful lever for performance,” explains Rick Dunn, Molycop Technical Services Manager – Grinding Media.
When media selection is aligned with ore characteristics, mill design and operating conditions, you see improvements not only in wear life, but in throughput, stability and energy efficiency.
Rick Dunn, Molycop Technical Services Manager – Grinding Media.
Data-driven performance, designed for reality
A recurring theme at MetPlant 2026 will be the role of process control and digital tools in modern plant design. Molycop will highlight how data-driven mill performance frameworks enable operators to understand variability, identify constraints and continuously optimise performance – long after commissioning.“Digital tools are most powerful when they support operators, not overwhelm them,” Vishal adds. “Our focus is on turning complex process data into actionable insights that improve day-to-day decision-making and long-term outcomes.”
Progress Together at MetPlant 2026
MetPlant 2026 offers a vital forum for collaboration between designers, operators and technology providers. For Molycop, the event is an opportunity to engage in practical, technically grounded conversations about how plants can be designed – and operated – for resilience, efficiency and sustainability.Members of the Molycop team will be available throughout the conference to discuss grinding media optimisation, comminution efficiency and data-driven performance strategies, and how these can be applied across both new projects and existing operations.
As the industry navigates increasing complexity, one message is clear: progress happens fastest when expertise, technology and partnership move forward together.
