Molycop’s leadership in metallurgy and materials science has been recognised internationally, with two research papers ac-cepted for presentation at CONAMET-SAM 2025.
Key Facts
- Molycop research will be showcased at CONAMET-SAM 2025, a leading international congress on metallurgy and materials.
- One paper explores how improved toughness in SAG mill grinding media can boost efficiency, cut costs and support sustainability.
- The other paper demonstrates how the Ball Mill Abrasion Test (BMAT) accelerates product development and validates performance under real milling conditions.
That commitment has been recognised on the international stage, with two Molycop research papers accepted for presentation at CONAMET-SAM 2025, the XXIII Congreso Internacional de Metalúrgia y Materiales, to be held 3–7 November 2025.
Advancing the science of grinding media
The first accepted paper, Improvement of the Impact Toughness of Media for Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) Mills, authored by Dr Amir Motallebzadeh, Carlos García, Dr Hamid Pourasiabi, and Dr Paul Shelley, explores new ways to enhance the toughness and durability of grinding media used in SAG mills.
The research addresses a critical challenge for the industry: how to improve grinding media performance under the demanding conditions of semi-autogenous milling. By advancing the understanding of materials behaviour and toughness optimisation, the study provides insights that can lead to greater mill efficiency, reduced operational costs and improved sustainability outcomes.
BMAT as a tool for product development
The second accepted paper, The Ball Mill Abrasion Test (BMAT) as an Enabler for Grinding Media Product Development, authored by Carlos García, Ingrid Neira, Mauricio Trucco, Dr Hamid Pourasiabi, and Dr Paul Shelley, highlights the role of BMAT in accelerating product development and performance evaluation.
The Ball Mill Abrasion Test provides a robust and repeatable methodology to evaluate grinding media wear mechanisms, linking laboratory testing to real-world milling conditions. This tool enables Molycop to design and validate new products faster, while sharing valuable insights with the wider scientific community.
Knowledge sharing and thought leadership
The acceptance of these two works for presentation at CONAMET-SAM reflects the technical depth of Molycop’s research and its role as a thought leader. By sharing knowledge at leading international forums, Molycop contributes to the advancement of materials science and metallurgical understanding in a way that benefits the mining sector as a whole.Molycop’s global R&D and applications teams work hand-in-hand to ensure that research isn’t confined to the laboratory. Instead, it’s translated into practical solutions for customers – solutions that improve efficiency, extend equipment life and support a more sustainable mining future.
The future of mining
Mining is changing and, with it, the demands on materials and processes. Research like that to be presented at CONAMET-SAM ensures Molycop remains at the forefront of innovation, guiding the development of next-generation products and methodologies.The recognition at CONAMET-SAM 2025 is a reminder of the impact Molycop’s teams are making globally, shaping the future of mining through science, innovation and collaboration.
