Beyond Traditional Comminution: Energy-Optimized Ball Mills for Complex Ores
Apr 22,2025

Reinventing Mineral Liberation

Modern ore bodies demand grinding solutions that handle declining grades (average copper ore grade dropped from 1.2% to 0.62% since 2000) and complex mineralogies.      Our overflow ball mill incorporate three-stage grinding optimization:


​Precision Media Loading - AI-powered charge calculation for optimal grinding media size distribution

​Liner Profile Engineering - Multi-segment wave liners enhancing lift efficiency by 40%

​Slurry Density Control - Real-time rheology adjustment preventing over-grinding


Operation Spotlight: Tungsten Recovery in Bolivia

San Cristóbal Minerals struggled with a refractory tungsten ore (0.3% WO3) containing problematic sulfides.

Our Φ4.2×6.5m ball mill configuration achieved:

92% liberation at 45μm vs. conventional 75% at 75μm

18% reduction in specific energy consumption (kWh/t)

Dual discharge system handling fluctuating sulfide content (4-22%)

The variable-frequency drive system allowed smooth transition between high-torque startup and precision speed control - critical for this geometallurgically complex deposit.


Maintenance Innovations Reducing TCO

​Magnetic Liner Inspection - Embedded sensors detect liner wear patterns without shutdowns

​Gearless Drive Option - Eliminates gear alignment issues in remote locations

​Modular Shell Design - Enables partial liner replacement during shift changes


Transforming Grinding Economics

While competitors focus on mill diameter, we optimize the entire comminution circuit.      Our clients report 9-15% improvement in overall recovery rates through coordinated grinding-classification control - a system-level approach that separates true mineral processing experts from equipment vendors.

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