Services
Test Work Management
Optimisation of both brown field and Green field projects are part of our focus to add value to the project NPV.
- Such optimisation is the result of the design of sound metallurgical test regimes, accurate test execution and tailor made technology allocation according to the process requirements.
- Testwork executed with maximum client involvement.
- All interim results discussed with client to collaborate in ensuring next test phase is aligned with client expectations.
- Finally all these results are inputs to a financial model to ensure the lowest CAPEX and OPEX for the said project.
- All tests executed in accredited test facilities and laboratories.
- Interim and Final reporting.
Metallurgical Ore Characterization
- The basis of ensuring a sound and focussed design of a test program, it is foremost important to create an understanding of the nature of the material to be subjected to the test regime. To create such an understanding, the following data is required:
- Geology
- Volume of material
- Geological composition
- Mineralogy
- QemScan analysis
- Sieve analysis and chemical analysis per size fraction
- Density of particles in sample.
- Metallurgical
- Dense Medium separation (coarse, fine, ultra fine size fractions)
- Gravity separation (spiral, shaking table, Enhanced gravity)
- Size based (separate according to quality per size range)
- Magnetic separation (WHIMS, MIMS, LIMS)
- Density Based dry sorting
Process Engineering Design and Technology Allocation
- Process design is based on the outcome of the test program.
- Equipment allocated according to PSD and technology type
- OPEX and CAPEX evaluated to ensure maximum project NPV
- Plant Layouts
- Block Plan
- Mass and water balance
- Process Flow Diagrams
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
- Equipment List
- Load Lists
- Data Sheets
- Mechanical, Structural, Electrical & Civil designs
- Process automation
- Modular plants
Process and Plant Optimization
- Plant Audits
- Material tests to evaluate separation efficiency
- Mass and water balance
- Process Flow Diagrams
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
- Equipment List
- Load Lists
- Data Sheets
- Liberation optimization
- Technology efficiency
- Technology replacement
Scoping and Pre-Feasibility Studies
- The scoping & feasibility studies involve most of the services as set out.on this page.
- Client involvement is of paramount importance.
Project Execution
- EPC projects
- EPCM projects
- Equipment supply only
- Part of the Owners team during project execution.
Lasea van Niekerk (Director)
Mobile +27 (0)82 567 4824
Email address lvn@bluskymining.com
Graham Joyce (Director)
Mobile +27 (0)82 330 2069
Email address gj@bluskymining.com
Peet Kotze (Director)
Mobile +27 (0)78 741 2338
Email address pk@bluskymining.com
Blu Sky Mining is a niche South African based engineering firm involved in project development, project management, design, engineering, procurement and construction of projects worldwide and is renowned for innovative process and plant designs.