TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAG 2011 Conference Workbook

Sunday Morning Mill Internals
Time Paper Title, Author
8:00
8:20
8:40
9:00
9:20
9:40
10:00
10:20
10:40
11:00
11:20
11:40

Autogenous and Semiautogenous Mills 2010 Update, Stuart M. Jones, Jr. and
Moris Fresko
Simulation as a Tool to Enable Worlds Best Mill Relining Practice, Peter
Rubie
Quantifying the Influence of Liner Shape on Mill Filling For Performance
Optimization, Paul Toor, Jochen Franke, Malcolm Powell, Thomas Perkins,
Matt Bird, and Jason Robertson
Packing in SAG Mill Shell Liners - Issues and Control, D. Royston
Integrated Liner Profile Evolution and Mill Performance With 3D DEM
Modelling, Nirmal Weerasekara, Malcolm Powell, Jochen Franke, and John
Favier
New Development in Liner Design for Large Autogenous Mills, T. Moller, J.K.
Lichter, X. Qiu, L. Furtenbach and H. Stahlbrost
Measuring, Predicting and Managing Grinding Media Wear, A.Giblett and
J.Seidel
A New Baffles System in SAG Mill Trommel at the Shahrbabak Copper
Complex, M. Hekmati, M.R. Garmsiri, and S.M. Hosseini
Wear & Design Improvements in Discharge Cones for Large SAG/AG Mills,
Craig Faulkner
Pulp-Lifter Flow Modeling Study in a Pilot Scale Mill and Application to Plant
Scale Mills, Raj Rajamani, Dilek Alkac, Jose Delgadillo, Pramod Kumar,
Dave Page, Martin Fillion, and Simon Pelletier
Predicting Patterns of Slurry Flow Within and Discharge From a 3D Pilot SAG
Mill, P.W. Cleary and R.D. Morrison
The Application of Multiphysics Models for the Design of Mill Discharge
Systems, J.K.Lichter, M.Suazo, R.Noriega, and V.Murariu

Sunday Afternoon Characterization and Scale-Up

Time Paper Title, Author
1:30

Seeking Consensus How Many Samples and What Testwork is Required For
a Low Risk SAG Circuit Design, D. Meadows, P.A. Scinto, and J.H. Starkey

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3:30
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SAG Mill Testing - An Overview of the Test Procedures Available to

Characterize Ore Grindability, F.O. Verret, G. Chiasson and A. McKen
Effect of Core Diameter on the Bond Impact Crushing Work Index Test, A.G.
Doll, R. Phillips and D.J. Barratt
Comparison of Impact Breakage Characterisation Methods Between the JK
Rotary Breakage Tester and Drop Weight Tester, F. Shi, and T. Kojovic
The Effect of Blends of Rock Shape in AG / SAG Mills and Comminution
Circuits, R. Chandramohan, M.S. Powell, P.N. Holtham, G. Lane, and M. J.
Daniel
Use of X-ray Computed Tomography to Quantify the Differences in Cracks and
Pores in Sphalerite Ore Particles when Comminuted Using an HPGR and Cone
Crusher for Heap Leach Feed Preparation, Y. Ghorbani, A.N. Mainza,
J.Petersen, J.T. Kalala, M. Becker and J-P. Franzidis
Using Piston-Die Press to Predict the Breakage Behaviour of HPGR, J.T.
Kalala, H. Dong and A.L. Hinde
Investigation Into Laboratory Scale Tests For The Sizing Of High Pressure
Grinding Rolls, S. Nadolski, A. S. Bamber, B. Klein and J. Drozdiak
Detailed Modeling Of An HPGR/HRC For Prediction Of Plant Scale Unit
Performance, J.A. Herbst, M.A. Mular, W.T. Pate and X. Qiu
Bond is Back! Mark Sherman
Mapping Orebody Hardness Variability for AG/SAG/Crushing and HPGR
Circuits, S. Morrell

Sunday Evening Process Control

Time Paper Title, Author
6:30
6:50
7:10
7:30
7:50
8:10

Advances in Process Control of SAG Mills at Kennecott Utah Copper

Copperton Concentrator, Mark Holdsworth, Jessica Hurst, and Jeff McKay
Model Predictive Control as a Tool for Production Ramp-up and Optimization
at the Nkomati Nickel Mine, D.G. Almond, K. Becerra, T.D. Maru, and D.
Smit
SAG & Ball Mill Control by Model Predictive Controllers on 3 Lines at
Collahuasi, I. Yutronic, P. Espinoza, and J. Olivares
Integrated Advanced Grinding Control System at Newmont Ahafo, A.
Broussaud, G. Legrand, D. Kok, E. Roux, O. Guyot and M. Revalor
New Locked Charge Protection System Prevents Damage to 14MW Geared
Mill, H De Beer, M. Lombaard, P. Warner, and P. van Zyl
Adapting Mill Control to Account for Liner Wear on the Cadia 40ft Mill, M.
Bird, M.S. Powell and M. Hilden

Monday Morning Operations I

Time
Paper Title, Author
8:15
8:35

Increased SAG Grinding Capacity At Goldex Secondary Crushing Of SAG

Mill Feed, A. Allaire, D. Runnels, Y. Sylvestre, J. Fournier, and F. Robichaud
Optimization Of The Damang Mine, Charles Amoah, Fred Kock, and Dayang

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Datu Khalil
An Overview of the Design, Construction Commissioning and Early Years of
the SAG/Ball Grinding Circuit at Phu Kam Copper Gold Operations in Laos,
J.B. Hadaway and D.W. Bennett
Gibraltar Mine SAG Mill Expansion Grinding Circuit Design, R.J. Rotzinger
and K.W. Major
Kinross Paracatu, Start-Up and Optimization of the SAG Circuit, L.T. Santos
Junior, M.P.D. Gomes, R.B. Gomides, T.V. Pignaton and W. Phillips
Commissioning and Operation of Milling Circuit at Santa Rita Nickel
Operation, E. Faria and S.Latchireddi
A Review And Update Of The Grinding Circuit Performance At The Los
Pelambres Concentrator, Chile, David G Meadows, German Naranjo,
Gonzalo Bernstein, and Edgardo Tapia
SABC Circuit Operations at Eldorado's Jinfeng Gold Mine, Yan Yang, Chao
Yang and Liguo Tian
An Update Of The SAG Milling Operation At The Peasquito Mine Located
In The Zactecas State, Mexico, Elmer Palmer, Steve Dixon and David
Meadows
Sag Mill Operations in Sossego Mine, L. C. R. Machado, A. M. Mendona, R.
A. Fonseca and M. A. N. Rosa
10 Years Of History Of Antaminas SAG Mill, Javier Linares Garca

Monday Afternoon AG Milling

Time
Paper Title, Author
1:30
1:50
2:10
2:30
2:50
3:10
3:30
3:50
4:10

Autogenous Mill Feed Preparation to Reduce Unit Energy

Consumption, James E. Wennen and Dennis L. Murr
Investigation of Sorting Technology to Remove Hard Pebbles from an
Autogenous Milling Circuit, P. Condori, G. Rech, and J. Winnett
AG Milling With and Without Pebbles Recycle - Effect of Mult-Component
Ore Deportment and Throughput, A.N. Mainza, T. Kojovic, E. Katsande, K.
Seerane, R. Khumalo, and D. Seke
The Dominance Of The Competent, M. Bueno, M.S. Powell, T. Kojovic, J.
Worth, F. Shi, E. Niva, G. Adolfsson,M. Henriksson, . Partapuoli, P.
Wikstrm, K. Tano and A. Fredriksson
Multi-Component Autogenous Pilot Trials, M. Bueno, M.S. Powell, T.
Kojovic, F. Shi, J. Sweet, D. Philips, B. Durant and N. Plint
The Benefits Of AG Milling For Diamond Liberation When Processing Soft
Kimberlites, J.E. Danoczi and J.A. Herbst
Lkab Autogenous Milling Of Magnetite, M.S. Powell, H. Benzer, H. Dundar,
N. Aydogan, G. Adolfsson, . Partapuoli, P. Wikstrm, A. Fredriksson and K.
Tano
From Open Cast to Block Cave and the Effects on the Autogenous Milling
Circuit at Palabora Copper Mine, P. Condori and D.Fischer, J. Winnett, and J.
Makgatho
Selection and Commissioning of ABC Grinding Circuit For Nkomati Nickel,

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E. Wolmarans, P.J. Morgan, and D.S. Smit

Commissioning and Operation of the AG Mills at the AITIK Expansion
Project, S. Markstrom
World's Largest 28 MW AG Mills, Largest Shop Trial, One Piece Delivery &
Installation, Rajiv Kalra, and Ji Jiangang

Monday Evening Design

Time
Paper Title, Author
6:30
6:50
7:10
7:30
7:50
8:10
8:30

The Appropriateness of the Transfer Size in AG and SAG Mill Circuit

Design, S. Morrell
A Review Of 10 Years Of AG/SAG Pilot Trials, M. Bueno and G. Lane
Single Stage SAG/AG Milling Design, Brian Putland, Fred Kock, and Leigh
Siddall
SAG and Ball Mill Circuit Layout and Design Considerations, L. Dufour, K.
McVey, S. Perkins, L. Rolandi, and E. Young
Cadia Expansion From Open Pit to Block Cave and Beyond, D. Engelhardt,
J. Robertson, G. Lane, M.S. Powell, and P. Griffin
A Pilot-Scale Examination of a High Pressure Grinding Roll / Stirred Mill
Comminution Circuit, J.A. Drozdiak, B. Klein, S. Nadolski, and A. Bamber
Zen and the Art of Specification Writing, R. A. Nemchek

Tuesday Morning Comminution, General

Time
Paper Title, Author
8:15
8:35
8:55
9:15
9:35
9:55
10:15
10:35
10:55
11:15

Ring Gear Inspection Using Eddy Current Array (Eca) Combined With
Alternating Current Field Measurement (Acfm) Techniques, Tom Shumka
Feasibility of Dry High Pressure Grinding and Classification, F.P. van der
Meer
Novel Comminution Machine May Vastly Improve Crushing-Grinding
Efficiency, Lawrence Nordell and Alexander Potapov
Feed Size Changes For Increased Throughput at Newmont Carlins Dry
Grinding Circuit, Adrian Dance, Walter Valery, Jeff Snyder, Megan Tibbals
and Lauren Hafla
Conga: The World's First 42 Foot Diameter 28 MW Gearless SAG Mill, T.
Orser, V. Svalbonas, and M. Van de Vijfeijken
The Metso MP1250 Cone Crusher Two Case Studies, D.A. Jacobson, M.
Mular, P. Cook, M. Schmalzel, S. Koski, and S. Crosby
Stirred Milling at Anglo American Platinum, Chris Rule
Isamill Technology In The Primary Grinding Circuit, G.S. Anderson, D.T.
Smith, S.J. Strohmayr
Troubleshooting Lonmin Rom Mill Treating Ores Produced By Two Mining
Methods, F.Shi, A.N. Mainza, S.Larbi-Bram, E.V Manlapig, U. Erol, V.Ross,
and K. Tshimanga
Integrating the Strengths of SAG and HPGR in Flexible Circuit Designs, M.S.
Powell, H. Benzer, and A.N. Mainza

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HPGR Trade-Off Studies and How to Avoid Them, C.T. Morley

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Tuesday Afternoon High Pressure Rolls

Time
Paper Title, Author
1:30
1:50
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2:50
3:10
3:30
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4:10
4:30
4:50

The Effects of Ore Variability on HPGR Trade-off Economics, P. Amelunxen,

M.A. Mular, J. Vanderbeek, L. Hill, and E. Herrera
HPGRs in Minerals: What do Existing Operations Tell Us for the Future?
Egbert Burchardt, Norbert Patzelt, Johann Knecht and Rene Klymowsky
Enhanced Liberation in HPGR Circuits, F. Heinicke and Dr. R. Erpelding
Effects Of The Rolls Speed And Pressure On The HPGR Performance
During Gold Ore Grinding, H. Dundar, H. Benzer, A.N. Mainza, and C.
Dzomeku
A Novel AG-Crusher-HPGR Circuit for Hard, Weathered Ores Containing
Clays, P.P. Rosario, R.A. Hall, M. Grundy, and B. Klein
Evaluation of Scale-up Effect on High Pressure Grinding Roll (HPGR)
Implementation at PT Freeport Indonesia, G. Banini, A. Villanueva, J. Hollow
and J. Mosher
Importance Of The Feed Size Distribution And Recycle On The HPGR
Performance, H. Dundar, H. Benzer, N.A. Aydogan, M. Powell, and A.N.
Mainza
Transforming the Effectiveness of the HPGR Circuit at Anglo Platinum
Mogalakwena, M.S. Powell, H. Benzer, A.N. Mainza, C.M. Evertsson, L.M.
Tavares, M. Potgieter, B. Davis, N. Plint and C. Rule
Cerro Verde Concentrator Four Years Operating HPGRs, S. Koski, J.
Vanderbeek, and J. Enriquez
Effects of HPGR Introduction of Grinding Performance at PT Freeport
Indonesias Concentrator, A. Villanueva, G. Banini, J. Hollow, R. Butar-Butar
and J. Mosher
Commissioning and Ramp Up of the HPGR Circuit at Newmont Boddington
Gold, Steven Hart, Brendan Parker, Tyron Rees, Abbas Manesh and Ian
Mcgaffin

Tuesday Evening Drives

Time
Paper Title, Author
6:30
6:50
7:10
7:30
7:50
8:10

Mechanical Forces Of Electromagnetic Origin Causing Stress Conditions In

Gearless Mill Drives, J. Pontt, F. Rojas, W. Valderrama, M. Olivares, F.
Albayay s, U. Ramos and H. Robles
Insurability of Large Gearless Mill Drives, L. Bos, M. van de Vijfeijken and J.
Koponen
Towards Improving Gearless Mill Drive Availability, P.R. Warner
Availability and Reliability of Siemens' Gearless Drives, Kurt Tischler and
Todd Kennedy
Copper Mountain: Overview on the Grinding Mills and Their Dual Pinion
Mill Drives, M. van de Vijfeijken, A. Filidore, M. Walbert, and A. Marks
Remote Diagnostic Services for Gearless Mill Drives, S. Gaulocher, K.S.
Stadler, Th. von Hoff, R. Veldsman, A. Fuerst and J. Koponen

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Wednesday Morning Simulation and Production Optimization

Time
Paper Title, Author
8:15

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Simulating Tumbling Mill Acoustic Signals Using DEM, Sudarshan Martins,

Poorya Hosseini, Tristan Martin, Peter Radziszewski, Francois-Raymond
Boyer, Arnaud Faucher, Sami Makni and Amar Sabih
Towards Mechanistic Descriptions Of Charge And Slurry Transport In
Tumbling Mills, I. Govender, G.B. Tupper, A.N. Mainza and D.J. Parker
Effect Of Laser Scanned Geometry And Liner Wear On Dem Modelling Of
Mill Performance For A Full Scale Three-Dimensional Sag Mill, P.W. Cleary
and J. Franke
An Energy Based Approach to Quantifying the Response of AG/SAG Mills to
Ore Blends, T. Kojovic
Predicting the Evolution of Rock Size and Shape Distributions Using DEM
Based on Different Modes of Breakage in AG and SAG Mills, R. Morrison,
P.W Cleary, B. Loveday, G.W. Delaney, and S. Cummins
Upgrading the JK SAG Mill Model, T. Kojovic, M.S. Powell, C. Bailey and
D. Drinkwater
Leaping Forward in SAG and AG Mill Simulation Using a Mechanistic
Model Framework, R.M. de Carvalho, and L.M. Tavares
Optimisation and Continuous Improvement of Antamina Comminution
Circuit, Edward Rybinski, Jorge Ghersi, Frank Davila, Javier Linares,Walter
Valery, Alex Jankovic, Roberto Valle, and Serkan Dikmen
Improvements in SAG Mill Throughput From Finer Feed Size at Newmont
Ahafo Operation, Adrian Dance, Sonny Mwansa, Walter Valery, George
Amonoo and Bryon Bisiaux
Applied Geo-Metallurgical Characterisation For Life Of Mine Throughput
Prediction At Batu Hijau, F. Wirfiyata and K. Mccaffery
Process Integration and Optimisation of the Boddington HPGR Circuit, S.
Hart, T. Rees, S. Tavani, W. Valery and A. Jankovic

Wednesday Afternoon Operations

Time
Paper Title, Author
1:30
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2:10

2:30
2:50
3:10
3:30

Grindcurves Applied to a Range of SAG and AG Mills, M.S. Powell, T.

Perkins, and A.N. Mainza
Evaluation of Secondary Crushing Prior to SAG Milling at Newmont's
Phoenix Operation, G.M. Castillo and C. Bissue
The Change In Operating Philosophy After Converting The Comminution
Circuit From A Single Stage Sag Mill To A Sag/Ball Mill Circuit, The Tarkwa
Experience, A.N. Mainza, M. Lombard, P.A Bepswa, S. Arthur, J.O. Yeboah,
G. Nutor, and V. Boakye
Conversion of the Barrick Granny Smith Grinding Circuit to Single Stage
SAG Mill, Adrian Dance, Walter Valery, Arlene Rofe and Andrew Radford
Yanacocha Gold Single Stage SAG Mill Design, Operation & Optimization,
Ben Burger, Luis Vargas, Hamer Arevalo, Sergio Vicuna, Jim Seidel, Walter
Valery, Alex Jankovic, Roberto Valle, and Eduardo Nozawa
Converting AG to SAG Mill: The Gol-E-Gohar Iron Ore Company Case, M.
Maleki-Moghaddam, M. Yahyaei, and S. Banisi
Optimisation of the Prominent Hill SAG Mill, Mark Weidenbach, Brett
Triffett, and Christopher Treloar

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Improving Energy Efficiency in Barrick Grinding Circuits, Lloyd

Buckingham, Jean-Francois Dupont, Julius Stieger, Bob Blain, and Christian
Brits
Grinding Circuit Design for Similco Mines, Anita Marks, Craig Sams, and
Ken Major
The Navachab Optimisation History; Exceeding SAG Performance
Benchmarks, W.I. van Drunick, H. Wilhelm, I. Smit, and M. Powell
Carmen De Andacollo Start-Up Of Tecks New Copper Concentrator,
C.S.R. Rondestvedt, M. Bustos, and L. Torres

Publish Only Papers

Paper Title, Author
DEM Simulation Of Mill Charge In 3D Via GPU Computing, R.K.Rajamani,
S.Callahan, and, J.Schreiner
Sag Mill Liner Design For Secondary Crushing, D. Royston
An Investigation Into The Regrinding Circuit Efficiency At Miduk Copper
Complex, A. Poor Zaeif Doost, H. Haji Amin Shirazi, R. Shamsodini, and
M.R. Garmsiri
Aspects Of Wear In Mill Circuit Pumps, C.I. Walker
Updated Papers from Previous Conferences
Paper Title, Author
Slurry Pooling and Transport Issues in SAG Mills, Malcolm Powell and
Walter Valery
An Update On Testing, Scale-Up And Sizing Equipment For Autogenous And
Semi-Autogenous Grinding Circuits, Derek J. Barratt

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