Mining solutions
Improve recovery rates and process efficiency from exploration to mineral processing
The shift towards lower grade ore deposits, sustainable energy and volatile market conditions pushes the mining industry towards predictive, sustainable and agile analytical solutions to improve safety, increase operational efficiency and develop new services and business models.
Our mining customers value Malvern Panalytical’s complete offerings of smart technologies. More than 50 years of experience in creating value to all different segments of the mining industry are essential to develop tailored solutions for an optimal and efficient prediction during all steps of your mining process - from mineral exploration to the analysis of final products.
Either direct analysis in the field, on-line sensors to predict ore grades, laboratory equipement or complete automation solutions, our specialists develop together with you the optimal solution tailored to your specific needs.
Mineral exploration of new resources
The focus of the mining industry is shifting towards potential new resources in remote areas as a result of decreasing ore grades. Remote sensing technology is an effective and widely established analytical method for geology and mineral exploration and has proven extremely beneficial by providing access to dangerous or previously inaccessible mineral deposits. Aerial imagery acquired from hyperspectral and multispectral imaging sensors is applied to geological surveys, alteration zones mapping, and geomorphology applications. Important aspects of these studies are supported by collecting ground truthing data with portable spectrometers. Data from highly portable field instruments is compatible with popular image analysis software, allowing the creation of spectral libraries tailored to a specific application.
Portable mineralogical and elemental analyzers enable exploration geologists to safely obtain immediate information in the field or mine and to define geological boundaries in real-time. Rock chip and core analysis directly on the drilling rig allows on-the-spot decisions for optimal grade block definition, mine planning and efficient use of your drilling budget.
Analysis products for mining exploration
ASD FieldSpec range
Access to dangerous or previously inaccessible sites
ASD TerraSpec range
Portable mineralogical analysis for exploration and ore analysis in the field
Epsilon 1 Mining
Portable elemental analysis for exploration and ore analysis in the field
Ore sorting and grade control
Malvern Panalytical’s cross-belt analyzers allow direct and safe detection of ore variations as well as fast counteractions on changing ore composition. Early and accurate ore blending and sorting saves millions during downstream processing. It ensures a homogenous output towards the beneficiation plant and avoids the processing of low grade ore or waste.
Our solutions can be employed for continuous, non-contact monitoring of elemental and mineralogical composition as well as the prediction of process relevant parameters in a large range of mining applications such as iron, bauxite, copper, nickel or coal.
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CNA³ cross-belt analyzer
Continuous on-line elemental analysis to monitor ore in the mine and downstream processing
Insitec range
Real-time particle size distribution to increase process efficiency
ASD QualitySpec range
Designed for measurement of process materials transported on conveyance systems
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Download nowMineral process monitoring and ore beneficiation
Reducing the cost of mineral extraction and energy consumption, milling your product to the correct grade size and frequent monitoring of the mineralogical and elemental composition are areas where we can partner with mining companies during ore processing. Tailored to the specific need of your process we offer real-time monitoring equipment as well as bespoke laboratory automation solutions. Together with our customers, we develop predictive models ensuring fast counteractions to enable constant and optimal mineral processing conditions.
Robust and reliable analysis solutions
Automation solutions
Automated process control solutions
Insitec range
Real-time particle size distribution to increase process efficiency
The Minerals edition of Zetium
Major, minor and trace element analysis at all stages of the mining process
Aeris Minerals edition
Mineralogical monitoring to obtain economic processing conditions
Epsilon Xflow
Monitoring of liquids in mining operations
Zetasizer range
Mineral surface characterization to optimize flotation of valuable minerals
Claisse TheOx Advanced
High speed preparation of glass disks for XRF analysis
Redefining benchtop XRD: See how process monitoring in mining is made easy
Watch nowSustainable Mining
Reuse, recycling and recovery of mine rejects is an important factor for operating a mining business in a sustainable way and to protect against the environmental impact of mining. Dedicated analytical solutions for elemental analysis, particle size and shape characterization, monitoring zeta potential and characterization of clay minerals can help to reduce the negative effects of mining on the environment.