A methodology for geometallurgical mapping and orebody modelling

Keeney, L. and Walters, S. G. (2011). A methodology for geometallurgical mapping and orebody modelling. In: Simon Dominy, The First AusIMM International Geometallurgy Conference 2011: Proceedings. AusIMM International Geometallurgy Conference (1st, GeoMet, 2011), Brisbane, Australia, (217-225). 5-7 September 2011.

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Author Keeney, L.
Walters, S. G.
Title of paper A methodology for geometallurgical mapping and orebody modelling
Conference Paper Type Fully Published Paper
Conference name AusIMM International Geometallurgy Conference (1st, GeoMet, 2011)
Conference location Brisbane, Australia
Conference dates 5-7 September 2011
Convener Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
Proceedings title The First AusIMM International Geometallurgy Conference 2011: Proceedings
Editor Simon Dominy
Place published Burwood, VIC, Australia
Publisher Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Publication date 2011
ISBN 9781921522499
1921522496
Start page 217
End page 225
Total pages 9
Collection year 2012
Language eng
Formatted Abstract/Summary Geometallurgy is not a mechanism designed to replace current geological and metallurgical deposit characterisation but an added component required to understand orebody variability. Current geological characterisation approaches focus on understanding deposit genesis aimed at identifying new mineralised regions and metallurgical characterisation detennines parameters required for engineering design of processing plants. Geometallurgical integration has the task of drawing on aspects of each stream to enable spatial mapping of penonnance indices across a deposit. It is a complimentary activity to current practice and adds a new dimension to orebody knowledge. Although the notion of conducting an integrated geological and metallurgical analysis is not a new concept, limited publications exist in the field proposing integrated methods, with several technical issues existing in current geometallurgical integration approaches. An iterative method drawing on existing geological and metallurgical characterisation and new measurement tools and inputs is proposed. The integrated method comprises of discrete components dynamically linked together through iterative feedback loops with each component having a specific purpose achieved by applying a range of data acquisition technologies and statistical tests. The key outcomes of the method are:

• overcoming thelack ofoptimised geometallurgical domains relevant to processingperformance,
• development of a rigorous approach to identifying parameters controlling processability,
• improved protocols for relevant metallurgical test data and sample selection, and
• ability to generate greater data support to enable rigorous geostatistical modelling of geometallurgical attributes.

This paper outlines the integrated mapping and modelling method developed and draws on multiple data acquisition technologies applied within the AMIRA P843 GeMIU Project.
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