Ore–Waste Control

What this topic covers

Why separating ore from waste affects silver grade and downstream processing.

Core mine-to-refinery ideas

Ore control uses geological and assay information to guide material destinations.

Sending waste to the plant lowers feed grade and consumes processing capacity.

Sending ore to waste loses contained silver and other valuable metals.

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.