Silver
Capabilities
Process development and design
We actively engage in every stage of the project life cycle, offering our clients innovative and efficient strategies for process design and execution. Our robust foundation in processes serves as a significant distinguishing factor that distinguishes us within the consulting engineering services sector.
Research and Engineering Solutions
We engage closely with our clients, channeling their expertise and insights into project specifications from the project's inception. Thorough research is conducted to ensure the technical decisions and designs are robust. Additionally, we leverage the expertise of our global specialists when necessary, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of our work.
Research and engineering solutions
We collaborate closely with our clients, merging their insights and expertise with our own at the project's inception. Thorough research is conducted to ensure the validity of technical choices and designs. Additionally, we leverage the knowledge and skills of our global specialists when necessary.
Particle Size Reduction
We possess comprehensive process design capabilities encompassing comminution, optimization, and mineral processing. These components are vital in mining operations and the initial preparation of ore.
Pretreatment of Silver Ore for Refractory Processing
Our team of experts holds extensive knowledge and expertise across a diverse array of refractory processes, encompassing pressure oxidation, bio-oxidation, and various roasting methods for both run-of-mine ore and flotation concentrates. These methodologies have been instrumental in the conception and operation of numerous facilities, including the autoclaves and roaster located at Silverstrike in Nevada..
Silver recovery
We possess expertise in employing recovery techniques tailored to diverse silver mining environments. Our team of technical specialists excels in ore testing and characterization, enabling us to interpret outcomes effectively for the development of robust process designs. Leveraging the collaborative efforts of our multidisciplinary project delivery unit, our proficient process engineering teams have spearheaded the creation of several highly successful and renowned gold and silver extraction projects worldwide.
Commissioning
Our proficient global teams oversee the commissioning of plants and streamline operational processes. Regardless of your location, we possess the capability to swiftly transition your operations towards production.
Silver Recovery
We possess expertise in employing recovery techniques tailored to diverse silver mining environments. Our team of technical specialists excels in ore testing and characterization, enabling us to interpret outcomes effectively for the development of robust process designs. Leveraging the collaborative efforts of our multidisciplinary project delivery unit, our proficient process engineering teams have spearheaded the creation of several highly successful and renowned gold and silver extraction projects worldwide.
Industry challenges
Silver mining is a prevalent industry across various countries worldwide. Recent silver deposits exhibit increased mineral complexity compared to earlier ones, often displaying a more refractory nature, necessitating advanced extraction techniques.
For silver companies to operate profitably, a comprehensive understanding of the mineralogy of the product is imperative. Embracing modern extraction methods and investing in efficient mining infrastructure are key components for success.
The evolving sourcing of silver has transitioned from high-grade underground deposits to predominantly open-pit polymetallic deposits, where silver is commonly found alongside copper, gold, lead, and zinc. These deposits often contain a blend of oxides and sulfide ores, requiring distinct treatment methods for separation.
Given silver's resistance to cyanide leaching without specialized pretreatment, many deposits are now partially or entirely refractory. Innovations in refractory processing have progressed significantly since the 1980s, with techniques such as pressure oxidation, bio-oxidation, and various roasting methods being commonly employed to address refractory challenges in both raw ore and flotation concentrates.