Posted on 11/6/2018
This is a case example including Grupo Mexico, the world’s fourth largest copper producer and has a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and cost optimization
The production process comprises 3 stages of crushing, followed by closed-circuit grinding, flotation, separation, thickening, filtration and tailings management. The mine processes 105,000 tons of ore per day, yielding more than 438,000 tons of copper concentrate per year
According to Alejandro Gámez, Plant Manager at Mexicana de Cobre, the tertiary stage is the most...