Silver mine-to-refinery guide
Mining Recovery
The share of planned ore actually extracted from the deposit.
Mine-to-refinery note: mineralogy, site conditions and the approved flowsheet determine real operating requirements. This site explains system relationships rather than field procedures.
What this topic covers
The share of planned ore actually extracted from the deposit.
Core mine-to-refinery ideas
Mining recovery is different from metallurgical recovery.
Some ore may remain in pillars, boundaries or inaccessible areas depending on the mining method.
Recovery decisions must be balanced against safety, ground stability and economics.
Important tradeoffs
Ore control, dilution and mining recovery affect the grade and tonnes reaching the plant.
Measurement and accounting
Mine haulage and development can dominate energy, infrastructure and operating requirements.
Lifecycle perspective
Blasting, ground support, equipment operation and underground procedures are intentionally excluded.