Accurate scale-up of sensor-based sorting systems – from test work to industrial applications
Speaker
Dr Jacek Kolacz
Abstract
Ore sorting becomes an important process for most of mines. The presentation will cover: main benefits of ore pre-concentration, limitations of the sorting process, latest developments in sensor technologies, R&D and AI application, scale-up aspects from the lab results to industrial applications, sorting process stability in 24/7 operation mode, service and maintenance aspects.
Bio
Jacek Kolacz obtained his MSc Degree in 1989 at The Mining University in Krakow in Poland. In 1995 he received his PhD degree at The Norwegian Institute of Technology in Norway. From 1994 to 2003 Jacek worked at SINTEF Research Organisation in Norway as the senior scientist. In 2003 he founded Comex Group companies in Norway and Poland, where he is currently working as the President. Comex provides sophisticated equipment and technological solutions in mining industry and material technology area. Jacek is an author of over 150 papers published world-wide, international patents and many scientific reports mainly on sensor-based sorting.
About JKMRC Friday Seminars 2025
Welcome to the 2025 Series of the JKMRC Friday Seminars. The list of presentations will aim to cover a range of topics related to the minerals sector from decision making in exploration, new mineral processing technologies, social licence to operate and mine closure.
The JKMRC Friday Seminars will be presented often in person, at the Indooroopilly Mine Site Lecture Theatre, and also as a webinar. Registration for the webinar is required and can be made via the registration link in each seminar overview.
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Venue
Indooroopilly Mine Site
40 Isles Road
Indooroopilly QLD