Capability Statement

SDF provides a wide range of mineral processing and hydrometallurgy design and plant optimisation expertise. The SDF team has a wealth of experience in the mining industry, both in Australia and internationally. The primary focus of SDF is to utilise this experience and expertise to assist mining companies extract maximum value from their investment.

At SDF, we believe that the quality of decisions taken during the initial stages of project development greatly influence the ultimate project outcome.

Influence Curve (pdf)


Our key focus is to work with clients from the earliest stages of project development to determine the most effective process route. Typical considerations include:

  • Impact of ore characteristics on process design

  • Metallurgical testwork definition, management and interpretation

  • Process selection and flowsheet development

  • Process modelling and simulation

  • Technical and economic comparison of flowsheet options

  • Development of process design criteria, mass balances and key equipment sizing

  • Establishment of process control strategy and philosophy


Following process definition, SDF has the capability to continue working with clients to assist with study management and project implementation strategies. Specifically, SDF can provide the following services:

  • Pre-feasibility study preparation or supervision

  • Value engineering review

  • Definitive feasibility study supervision and management

  • Detailed design assistance or overview

  • Commissioning procedures or management

  • Process optimisation and modernisation

  • Operational support and audits

  • Troubleshooting

  • General study and project management services.


Delivery schedule, Transport costs Sampling, Assaying Locked cycle testwork, Reagent Suite, Liberation Size, Concentrate Grade vs Recovery Flowsheet development,Design Criteria, Metal Recovery, Concentrate Grade Relationship, Liberation Size, Mass and Water Balance. Mine design, Production Schedule, Grade Control. Design Economics, Quality Control, Performance Guarantees. Capex, Opex, Revenue, Cash Flow, Depreciation, Mine Life, Economic Feasability Parameters. Product Specifications, Sales Contract, Competition.

Planning Logic Flowchart (pdf)
Hold cursor over a circle on the above chart for extra information about that step (may not work with operating systems other than Windows). For a more detailed flowchart download the Acrobat version of the flowchart by clicking on the above link.

 

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