Geometallurgy

Geometallurgy integrates expertise from geology, geochemistry, mining, metallurgy, environmental, economic, and other key disciplines, with the goal of increasing orebody knowledge, reducing operational risk, and optimising decision making in mine and plant design, scheduling, and value recovery.

Geometallurgy draws on data from geological and metallurgical sources used to develop a 3D model that accurately captures orebody value and reduces the possibility of unforeseen risk.

Effective geometallurgy requires an integrated team of specialists, with expertise in data science, data analysis, geology, geochemistry, geostatistics, metallurgy, and 3D spatial modelling.

These specialists provide operators with a greater understanding of their deposit, resulting in better ore control, as well as more efficient and sustainable planning – from exploration to operations and through to mine closure.

Our clients

We assist established and emerging mining companies who seek a clearer understanding of the geometallurgy of their deposit – especially those with metallurgically complex resources.

We also support mines with simpler, large deposits, such as porphyries and iron. In these cases, small improvements can significantly improve efficiencies, resulting in greater return on investment.