Just watched Oliver's presentation (link below)
skymetals.com.au/wp-content/uploads/NWM23_SkyMetals.mp4
Of particular note, which I found to be very exciting, is how they are embracing the concept of Tomra Xray Ore Sorter technology.
For those who might not be aware, material fed through a Tomra machine can filter and purge waste material so that further processing of material can be done on material that is known to contain the sought after material - ie tin.
Check the video and you will see it actually working - and it has the effect of increasing the overall grade of processed material by a factor of 3.
This is hugely beneficial as it eliminates unnecessary cost of processing waste material - thus saving labour costs, fuel, electricity and wear and tear of machinery.
I know of another company, EQR, who uses TOMRA in tungsten mining and they achieve a grade increase of 10 times - it works differently for different host ores as well as for the sought after mineral.
If they adopt this and put it to good use, it will be an absolute game changer.
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