Use of High Chrome grinding media in secondary milling application

Join Oliver Samukute for this Molycop Insights webinar to gain a practical, evidence-based framework to assess when and how High Chrome grinding media can outperform forged steel in secondary milling. The webinar will combine metallurgical fundamentals with real-world case studies to improve wear performance, particle size control and overall circuit outcomes.

When

2 June 2026

Where

Global

Language

English


Key focus areas

  • Metallurgical fundamentals of High Chrome media.
  • Corrosive versus abrasive wear in secondary mills.
  • Mill conditions that favour High Chrome.
  • Consumption measurement and monitoring.
  • Influence on flotation and metallurgical outcomes.
  • Global case studies and lessons learned.
  • Decision-making: where High Chrome makes the biggest difference.

Webinar overview

High Chrome grinding media continues to gain traction in secondary milling due to its strong wear performance, corrosion resistance and ability to support tighter particle size control in fine grinding environments.

This Molycop Insights webinar will outline where High Chrome media delivers the greatest value, how it compares to forged steel under different metallurgical conditions and what plant teams must consider when transitioning media types.

The session will combine metallurgical fundamentals with practical case insights from global operations, giving participants a clear framework for evaluating High Chrome in gold, copper and regrind circuits.

What you'll learn

  • How High Chrome performs in secondary milling compared with forged media.
  • Corrosion and abrasive wear mechanisms in fine grinding.
  • Circuit indicators that suggest High Chrome may be the right option.
  • How to evaluate High Chrome performance: consumption, wear patterns, P80 stability and downstream impacts
  • Best practice for transitioning from forged steel to High Chrome.
  • Case studies demonstrating measurable performance improvements.

Who the webinar is for

  • Metallurgists
  • Process and plant engineers
  • Grinding and comminution specialists
  • Operations superintendents
  • Technical service teams
  • Anyone assessing grinding media options for fine grinding and cost control

Date

2 June 2026
11:00am South Africa Standard (SAST) Time
7:00pm Australian Eastern Standard (AEST) Time

Presenter

Oliver Samukute
Presenter
Oliver Samukute
Regional Sales Manager, Molycop
Oliver leads market development across the African region. With a background in metallurgical engineering, he combines technical expertise with strategic business skills to drive growth in mineral processing, capital equipment and process optimisation solutions. At Molycop, Oliver focuses on expanding market share, managing key accounts and ensuring strong performance in financial, technical and ESG KPIs. His career spans technical sales, project management and optimisation in mining and steel.
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