Molycop will join mining professionals from across Western Australia on 14 September for the AusIMM Perth Branch September Tech Talk.
Key Facts
- Molycop will present at the AusIMM Perth Branch September Tech Talk, Keep the Money Wheel Turning: Seeing Inside the SAG Mill.
- Molycop's Chet Tan, Senior Engineer, Advanced Milling Instrumentation, will lead the presentation.
- The session will showcase how MillSlicer technology provides real-time visibility into SAG mill charge motion and mill dynamics.
- Industry case studies will demonstrate how operations are using process intelligence to improve SAG mill performance.
- The event will be available both in person and via livestream.
Sharing Insights on the Mining Industry's "Money Wheel"
SAG mills are often referred to as the "Money Wheel" of a mining operation because of their direct influence on throughput, energy efficiency, and overall plant productivity. Understanding what occurs inside these critical assets remains one of the mining industry's most significant operational challenges.At the upcoming AusIMM Perth Branch Tech Talk, Chet Tan, Senior Engineer, Advanced Milling Instrumentation at Molycop, will discuss how modern monitoring technologies are providing operators with unprecedented visibility into the grinding process. Chet said:
For many operations, the SAG mill is one of the most important assets on site. Small changes in charge motion and operating conditions can have a significant impact on throughput, energy efficiency, and downstream performance. The challenge has always been understanding what is happening inside the mill while it is operating. Advances in instrumentation are now helping bridge that gap.
Real-Time Visibility into SAG Mill Performance
The presentation will focus on how ore competency, blending strategies, and feed characteristics influence mill behaviour and grinding performance.
Attendees will learn how MillSlicer, Molycop's advanced vibration measurement and process optimisation technology, delivers real-time information on charge motion and mill dynamics, helping operators better understand the relationship between ore variability and grinding outcomes.
By providing direct insight into mill conditions, the technology supports more informed decision-making across mining, geology, and metallurgical teams while contributing to improved process stability and operational efficiency. Chet said:
When operators can see how the charge is behaving in real time, they can make decisions with greater confidence. The goal is not simply to generate more data, but to provide actionable insights that help sites optimise performance, manage variability, and improve overall plant outcomes.
Learning Through Practical Case Studies
A key component of the presentation will be the use of practical industry case studies demonstrating how mining operations have successfully applied SAG mill monitoring data to deliver measurable improvements.
The session will highlight examples of how increased visibility into mill performance can help identify optimisation opportunities, improve operational stability, and support mine-to-mill performance initiatives.
Designed for metallurgists, mining engineers, and geologists, the presentation will provide valuable insights into the role of process intelligence in modern comminution circuits.
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Supporting Knowledge Sharing Across the Industry
The AusIMM Perth Branch Tech Talk provides an important opportunity for mining professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new technologies that can support operational excellence.
Through participation in industry events such as this, Molycop continues to contribute technical expertise, share practical knowledge, and support customers and industry partners in their pursuit of safer, more efficient, and more productive operations.
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Molycop would like to thank the AusIMM Perth Branch, attendees, and organisers for creating a valuable forum for discussion and innovation within the mining community.
Through technologies such as MillSlicer and ongoing engagement with industry professionals, Molycop remains committed to helping operations keep the "Money Wheel" turning through smarter decisions, improved process visibility, and enhanced operational performance.
