Case Studies
Where Have We Driven Value?
Learn more about the IntelliSense.io deployments and the value driven by our Scientific AI Process Optimization Applications from over 25 client sites. Here are some of the high-level outcomes we have seen when deploying our apps; benefits that can be realised in as little as four months.
Thickener Optimization
16% Reduction in Chemical Use
Stockpile Optimization
$100M Increase in Net Metal Production
Solvent Extraction Optimization
3% Increase in Average Copper Mass Transfer
Grinding Optimization
1% Increase in Ore Throughput
Leaching Optimization
8% Saving in Acid Consumption
Flotation Optimization
3% Improvement in Metal Recovery
Discover our Case Studies
Read our short case studies designed to give you a rapid overview and flavor of what can be achieved using Scientific AI Process Optimization
End-to-end AI solution to improve metal recovery
A case study on how integrating multiple circuits with AI — including Stockpiles, Flotation, and Leaching — to improve metal recovery
Save $200K by Detecting Contaminants in Crushed Stockpiles
3D block model dynamics enabled $200K in savings by identifying contaminants early in crushed stockpiles through real-time alerts.
Increase gold production valued at $1.6M
3D block models of stockpiles facilitated a selective mining strategy to increase gold recovery
Reduce Stoppage Events and Save $1.8M
Prevent high-torque stoppage events in Thickener’s process to save $1.8M and 22.000m3 of water
Decrease Plant Feed Variability by 5-8%
Improvements in the accuracy of mineralogical and geometallurgical information enabled better plant setup ($1,4M)
Increase Leaching Recovery by 3% ($25M)
Improving process control in Tails Leach Tanks with 18 new virtual sensors and optimization recommendations
Improve Overall Cu Recovery by 1% ($50M)
Achieve a stable Flotation circuit by maximizing recovery per cell
Preventing 20,000 Tonnes of Ore Deviation
Using Stockpile to map dump and load deviation events, ensuring 20,000 tonnes of ore was not lost
Identify 100,000 Tonnes of Waste in RoM
Using Data quality dashboard, team was able to detect 100,000 tonnes of waste dumped in the wrong location
Reduce Acid Consumption by 5-8%
A case study in reducing fines, acid consumption and improving copper recovery
Increase Grinding Throughout by 1%
A case study in increasing Grinding Circuit throughput and reducing mill stoppages
Decrease Flocculant Usage by 16%
Stabilize Thickener’s process to increase underflow % of solids while reducing flocculant by 16% & rake torque by 18%
Reduce Ore Feed Variability and Contaminant Events
3D-modeled stockpiles are subdivided into quality polygons, enabling improved material blending and reducing contaminants in plant feed.
Increase Copper Mass Transfer by 3%
A case study in improving solvent extraction circuit stability to increase copper mass transfer by 3%
Read and Download our Detailed Case Study Papers
Read (and download to take away) our series of deeper dive case studies that cover in greater detail a selection of the product implementations we have recently undertaken across the globe.
Thickener Optimization Case Study
The Thickener Optimization application was utilized to develop a digital twin process for a three-tank thickener circuit, incorporating a predefined alert system. This setup has effectively prevented thickener stoppages by issuing warnings up to 15 hours in advance
Stockpile & Inventory Optimization Case Study
The Stockpile & Inventory Optimization (SIO) application was employed to generate near real-time 3D ore control models of stockpiles. This initiative successfully helped operations to reeuce plant feed variability by 5 to 8%, significantly enhancing the stability and predictability
Discover how Scientific AI can Optimize Unit Processes in your operation
Mine to Market: Value Chain Optimization
Our process optimization apps can be deployed on a specific process bottleneck or expanded across the entire value chain.
They are powered by our Scientific AI Decision Intelligence Platform, brains.app.
Stockpile & Inventory Optimization
Grinding Optimization
Thickener Optimization
Flotation Optimization
Solvent Extraction (SX) Optimization
