Orebody Heterogeneity Assessment for Sensor Based Sorting

Teck Resources Limited is searching for a method to characterize and quantify the heterogeneity of ore based on numerous parameters. Naturally, when characterizing an ore body’s heterogeneity, the variability in the deposit can contribute towards the sortability of the deposit.
The main objective of this research is to investigate a method to quantify the sortability and ore heterogeneity in a systematic manner with clear ranking criteria. Throughout the research, 5 – 6 operations’ resource models will be reviewed and the ore heterogeneity will be assessed for the purposes of ranking them for ore sorting

Faculty Supervisor:

Bern Klein

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Partner:

Teck Resources Ltd (Vancouver, BC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

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