Publications
Book Chapters
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko, Shi, Fengnian, Liu, Lian X., Ballantyne, Grant and Palaniandy, Sam (2016). Comminution. Production, Handling and Characterization of Particulate Materials. (pp. 157-199) edited by Henk G. Merkus and Babriel M.H. Meesters. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-20949-4
Hilden, M. M. and David, D. (2006). Industrial screening. Wills' Mineral Processing Technology. (pp. 186-202) edited by Tim Napier-Munn. Oxford, UK: Butterworth-Heinemann. doi: 10.1016/b978-075064450-1/50010-2
Journal Articles
Pural, Yusuf Enes, Ledezma, Tania, Hilden, Marko, Forbes, Gordon, Boylu, Feridun and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2024). Application of machine learning for generic mill liner wear prediction in Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) mills. Minerals, 14 (12) 1200, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/min14121200
Ye, Z., Yahyaei, M., Hilden, M. and Powell, M.S. (2023). Novel size segregation indices for multi-sized particle stockpiles. Minerals Engineering, 201 108165, 108165. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108165
Ye, Z., Hilden, M. M. and Yahyaei, M. (2023). A 3D cellular automata ore stockpile model – Part 2: Simulation and industrial validation of dynamic discharging and trajectory segregation mechanisms. Minerals Engineering, 200 108156, 108156. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108156
Barbosa, Karina, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2022). Analysis of force–deformation and force–time profiles of 3D-printed specimens of single and binary mineral composition tested with Short Impact Load Cell. Minerals Engineering, 189 107887, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107887
Ye, Z., Yahyaei, M., Hilden, M.M. and Powell, M.S. (2022). A laboratory-scale characterisation test for quantifying the size segregation of stockpiles. Minerals Engineering, 188 107830, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107830
Ye, Z., Hilden, M. M. and Yahyaei, M. (2022). A 3D cellular automata ore stockpile model – Part 1: Simulation of size segregation. Minerals Engineering, 187 107816, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107816
Yu, P., Xie, W., Liu, L. X., Hilden, M. and Powell, M. S. (2021). A consolidated summary on the evolution of a dynamic tumbling mill model. Powder Technology, 391, 173-183. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.06.017
Esteves, Priscila M., Mazzinghy, Douglas B., Hilden, Marko M., Yahyaei, Mohsen, Powell, Malcolm S. and Galery, Roberto (2021). An alternative strategy to compensate for screw wear in gravity induced stirred mills. Powder Technology, 379, 384-392. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.10.075
Hilden, Marko M., Powell, Malcolm S. and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2021). An improved method for grinding mill filling measurement and the estimation of load volume and mass. Minerals Engineering, 160 (1) 106638, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106638
Yu, P., Xie, W., Liu, L. X., Hilden, M. M. and Powell, M. S. (2018). Evolution of a generic, dynamic and multicomponent tumbling mill model structure incorporating a wide-range 4D appearance function. Powder Technology, 339, 396-407. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2018.08.016
Hasan, Maruf, Palaniandy, Sam, Hilden, Marko and Powell, Malcolm (2017). Simulating product size distribution of an industrial scale VertiMill® using a time-based population balance model. Minerals Engineering, 127, 312-317. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.11.007
Hilden, Marko M. and Powell, Malcolm S. (2017). A geometrical texture model for multi-mineral liberation prediction. Minerals Engineering, 111, 25-35. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.04.020
Hasan, Maruf, Palaniandy, Sam, Hilden, Marko and Powell, Malcolm (2017). Calculating breakage parameters of a batch vertical stirred mill. Minerals Engineering, 111, 229-237. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.06.024
Ballantyne, Grant R., Hilden, Marko and van der Meer, Frank Peter (2017). Improved characterisation of ball milling energy requirements for HPGR products. Minerals Engineering, 116, 72-81. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.06.005
Hasan, Maruf, Palaniandy, Sam, Hilden, Marko and Powell, Malcolm (2016). Investigating internal classification within gravity induced stirred mills. Minerals Engineering, 95, 5-13. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.05.019
Palaniandy, Samayamutthirian, Powell, Malcolm, Hilden, Marko, Allen, Jonathan, Kermanshahi, Kamran, Oats, Bill and Lollback, Mark (2015). VertiMill® - preparing the feed within floatable regime at lower specific energy. Minerals Engineering, 73, 44-52. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.11.014
Delaney, Gary W., Cleary, Paul W., Hilden, Marko and Morrison, Rob D. (2012). Testing the validity of the spherical DEM model in simulating real granular screening processes. Chemical Engineering Science, 68 (1), 215-226. doi: 10.1016/j.ces.2011.09.029
Conference Papers
Ledezma, Tania, Randall, Martin, Tavasoli, Yash, Hilden, Marko, Meng, Yuhao, Forbes, Gordon and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2025). Transforming comminution control with soft sensors: the Newmont-Cadia Valley Azure ML experience. Mineria Digital 2025 12th International Congress on Automation, Robotics and Digitalization in Mining, Santiago, Chile, 8 - 10 July 2025. Santiago, Chile: Mineria Digital.
Adhikari, Niranjan, Forbes, Gordon, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2023). Identification of semi-autogenous grinding mill operating states using clustering. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Madrid, P., Forbes, G., Vizcarra, T., Hilden, M. and Wong, B. (2023). Mine-to-mill the next phase—incorporating soft sensors and data analytics. SAG 2023, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Yahyaei, M., Hilden, M. and Forbes, G. (2023). Trusted automation, the pathway toward process automation of SABC circuits. SAG 2023, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Ndimande, C. B., Hilden, M. and Yahyaei, M. (2023). Evaluating throughput benefits and safety aspects of mill liner design for performance. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Yahyaei, M., Hilden, M. and Forbes, G. (2023). Trusted automation, the pathway toward process automation of SABC circuits. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Condori, P., Hilden, M. and Yahyaei, M. (2023). Improvements in the operation and control of SAG mills in PT Amman Mineral’s Batu Hijau operation using mill load soft sensor. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Forbes, Gordon and Hilden, Marko (2023). Data analytics and modelling for trustable process automation. 10th International Congress on Automation, Robotics and Digitalization in Mining, Santiago, Chile, 9-11 August 2023.
Hilden, Marko, Ye, Ziming and M. Yahyaei (2023). Application of a cellular automata modelling to dynamic simulation of industrial stockpiles and bins. The 14th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Wollongong, NSW Australia, 11-13 July 2023. Engineers Australia.
Micklethwaite, S., Verster, I., Seligmann, B.J., Antonio, C., Hilden, M., Hernandez-Santin, L., Ghoreishi-Madiseh, S.A., Kuyuk, A., Kalantari, H.B., Sasmito, A.P., Cote, C., Ziemski, M., Car, M., Lamb, A., Erskine, P., Runge, K. and Valenta, R.K. (2023). Complex Orebodies Analysis: A Multidisciplinary Application to the Izok Lake Corridor Project in the Canadian Arctic. 26th World Mining Congress, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 26-29 June 2023. Brisbane, QLD Australia: 26th World Mining Congress.
Jokovic, Vladimir, Jorge Barbosa, Karina, Ndimande, Conrad, Hilden, Marko, Runge, Kym and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2022). Measuring the effect of hybrid classification in a pilot-scale test. IMPC Asia-Pacific 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Adhikari, Niranjan, Forbes, Gordon, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2022). Detection of ball mill overloading using dynamic time warping. IMPC Asia-Pacific 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Ye, Ziming, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2022). Development of a three-dimensional model for simulating stockpiles and bins with size segregation. IMPC Asia Pacific 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Hilden, Marko, Reyes, Francisco, Ye, Ziming, Jokovic, Vladimir, Forbes, Gordon and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2022). Soft Sensors for Advanced Process Monitoring and Control of Comminution Circuits. IMPC Asia Pacific 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Verster, I., Antonio, C., Hilden, M., Ziemski, M., Seligmann, B., Micklethwaite, S., Ghoreishi-Madiseh, S.A., Lamb, A., Qian, B., Car, M. and Valenta, R. (2022). Novel ‘Complex Orebodies Approach’ to assess deposit feasibility in minerals processing design. Integration, Optimisation and Design of Mineral Processing Circuits '22, Online, 13-14 June 2022.
Ye, Ziming, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Hilden, Marko (2021). Application of a three-dimensional dynamic stockpile model for process optimisation. Procemin-Geomet 2021, Santiago, Chile, 20-22 October 2021. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko, Reyes, Francisco and Forbes, Gordon (2021). Soft sensors and their application in advanced process control of mineral processing plants. Procemin-Geomet 2021, Santiago, Chile, 20-22 October 2021. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Yahyaei, M., Ye, Z., Hilden, M., Ruitz, E. A. and Gavelan, Z. (2021). Investigating the size segregation of stockpile at MMG's Las Bambas
and its impact on performance of SAG mills. Mill Operators 2021, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 23-25 June 2021. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Reyes, Francisco, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko and Forbes, Gordon (2021). Reinforcement learning control of a SAG mill grinding circuit: first impressions and implications for process control. The XXX International Mineral Processing Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-20 October 2020. Johannesburg, South Africa: The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Forbes, Gordon, Reyes, Francisco, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2021). Data analytics guided by domain experts, a myth-busting tool. Minería Digital 2021 - 8th International Congress of Automation, Robotics and Digitalization in Mining, Santiago, Chile, 10-12 November 2021.
Ye, Ziming, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko and Powell, Malcolm (2019). A method to evaluate the impact of stockpile size segregation on the performance of SAG mills. SAG Conference 2019, Vancouver, Canada, 22–26 September 2019.
Ye, Ziming, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko and Powell, Malcolm (2019). Development of a laboratory test to quantify the size segregation in stockpiles. 16th European Symposium on Comminution & Classification (ESCC 2019), Leeds, United Kingdom, 2-4 September 2019.
Ye, Ziming, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko and Powell, Malcolm (2019). A dynamic model for materials storage to model size segregation. 13th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Surfers Paradise, QLD Australia, 9-11 July 2019. Barton, ACT Australia: Engineers Australia.
Powell, M. S., Bonfils, B., Ballantyne, G. R., Yahyaei, M. and Hilden, M. M. (2019). The new suite of breakage characterisation tests. 29th International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC 2018, Moscow, Russia, 17- 21 September, 2018. Montreal, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2019). Texture, liberation and separation modelling of complex ores. 16th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification (ESCC 2019), Leeds, United Kingdom, 2-4 September 2019.
Powell, Malcolm, Bozbay, S., Kanchibotla, S., Bonfils, B., Musunuri, A., Jokovic, V., Hilden, M., Young, J. and Yalcin, E. (2019). Advanced mine-to-mill used to unlock SABC capacity at the Barrick Cortez mine. International Conference on Autogenous Grinding, Semi-autogenous Grinding and High Pressure Grinding Roll Technology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 22-26 September 2019.
McElroy, Adam, Powell, Malcolm, Tillberg, Jan, Hilden, Marko, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Linna, Matti and Johansson, Anna (2019). An assessment of the energy efficiency and operability of the world's largest autogenous grinding mills at Boliden's Aitik mine. SAG CONFERENCE 2019, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 22 - 26 September 2019.
Esteves, Priscila, Mazzinghy, Douglas, Hilden, Marko, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Powell, Malcolm and Galery, Roberto (2019). Qualitative evaluation of the grinding efficiency of a gravity induced stirred mill using the size specific energy approach. 16th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification (ESCC 2019), Leeds, United Kingdom, 2-4 September 2019.
Powell, Malcolm, Kanchibotla, Sarma, Jokovic, Vladimir, Hilden, Marko, Bonfils, Benjamin, Musunuri, Anand, Moyo, Pamela, Yu, Samuel, Young, Jace, Yaroshak, Paul, Yalcin, Emrah and Gorain, Barun (2018). Advanced mine to mill application at the Barrick Cortez mine. The 14th AusIMM Mill Operator’s Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 29-31 August 2018. Brisbane, QLD Australia: AusIMM.
Ballantyne, Grant R., Lessing, Evertt, Van Der Meer, Frank, Stocco, Ric and Hilden, Marko (2016). Rigorous characterisation of ball milling requirements from HPGR products. Comminution '16: 10th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, April 11-14, 2016.
Ballantyne, Grant R., Foggiatto, B., Carrasco, C., Hilden, M. and Powell, M. S. (2015). Improving SAG mill performance and controllability by leveraging the modified size distributions from Grade Engineering®. 6th International Conference on Semi-Autogenous and High Pressure Grinding Technology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 20-24 September 2015. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM).
Toor, Paul, Powell, Malcolm, Hilden, Marko and Weerasekara, Nirmal (2015). Understanding the effects of liner wear on SAG mill performance. MetPlant 2015, Perth, Australia, 7-8 September 2015. The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Powell, Malcolm S., Mainza, Aubrey N., Hilden, Marko H. and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2015). Full pre-crush to sag mills – the case for changing this practice. The 6th International Conference on Semi-Autogenous and High Pressure Grinding Technology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 20-24 September 2015. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM).
Hilden, Marko (2014). Simulating the effect of mineral association using a multi-mineral rock texture and liberation model. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Foggiatto, B., Hilden, M. M. and Powell, M. (2014). Advances in the simulation of flexible circuits. 12th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2014, Townsville, Australia, 1-3 September 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Palaniandy, S., Powell, M. S., Hilden, M. M., Allen, J., Kermanshahi, K., Oats, B. and Lollback, M. (2014). Vertimill® performance updates in secondary and regrind duties at Cannington Mine, BHP Billiton.. 12th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2014, Townsville, Australia, 1-3 September 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Powell, Malcolm, Foggiatto, Bianca and Hilden, Marko (2014). Practical simulation of FlexiCircuit processing options. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Palaniandy, S., Powell, M., Hilden, M., Allen, J., Kermanshahi, K., Oats, B. and Lollback, M. (2014). VertiMill®: preparing the feed within floatable regime at lower specific energy. Comminution '14: 9th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-10 April, 2014.
Powell, Malcolm, Hilden, Marko, Ballantyne, Grant, Liu, Lian and Tavares, Luis Marcelo (2014). The appropriate and inappropriate application of the JKMRC t10 relationship. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Palaniandy, S., Powell, M., Hilden, M., Kermanshahi, K., Allen, J. and Mwansa, S. (2013). VertiMill® - development of circuit survey and performance evaluation protocols. Metallurgical Plant Design and Operating Strategies (MetPlant 2013), Perth, WA, Australia, 15-17 July 2013. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Hilden, M., Stange, W., Powell, M. S. and Andrusiewicz, M. (2013). The future developments in circuit simulation capability at the JKMRC. ESCC2013: 13th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Braunschweig, Germany, 9-12 September, 2013. Göttingen, Germany: Sierke Verlag.
Kojovic, T., Hilden, M. M., Powell, M. S. and Bailey, C. (2012). Updated Julius Kruttschnitt semi-autogenous grinding mill model. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Victoria, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Powell, M. S., Hilden, M. M., Evertsson, C. M., Asbjornsson, G., Benzer, A. H., Mainza, A. N., Tavares, L. M., Davis, B., Plint, N. and Rule, C. (2012). Optimisation opputunities for high pressure grinding rolls circuits. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart,Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Powell, M. S., Hilden, M. M., Weerasekara, N., Yahyaei, M., Toor, P., Franke, J. and Bird, M. (2012). A more holistic view of mill liner management. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Foggiatto, B., Hilden, M. M., Powell, M. S., Kay, P. D. and Andrusiewicz, M. (2012). Simulation of flexible circuits. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Ballantyne, Grant, Hilden, Marko and Powell, Malcolm (2012). Early rejection of gangue - How much energy will it cost to save energy?. Comminution '12: 8th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 17-20 April 2012.
Bird, Matt, Powell, Malcolm, Robertson, Jason, Hilden, Marko and Franke, Jochen (2011). Adapting mill control to account for liner wear on the Cadia 40ft mill.. International Autogenous Grinding, Semiautogenous Grinding and High Pressure Grinding Rolls Technology 2011, Vancouver BC, Canada, 25-28 September, 2011. Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Hilden, M. and Suthers, S. (2010). Comparing energy efficiency of multi-pass high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) circuits. 25th International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Red Hook, N.Y. United States: Curran Associates.
Hilden, Marko and Suthers, S. (2010). Comparing energy efficiency of multi-pass high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) circuits. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Delaney, G. W., Cleary, P. W., Hilden, M. and Morrison, R. D. (2009). Validation of DEM predictions of granular flow and separation efficiency for a horizontal laboratory scale wire mesh screen.. Seventh International Conference on CFD in the Minerals and Process Industries, Melbourne, VIC, 9-11 December, 2009. Clayon South, VIC: CSIRO.
Hilden, M. and Powell, M. (2008). Multiple-pass high pressure grinding rolls circuits. Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing 2nd Annual Conference (CSRP'08), Brisbane, Australia, 18-19 November 2008. Kensington, WA, Australia: Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing.
Data Collection
Micklethwaite, Steven, Verster, Lizette, Antonio, Christian, Ziemski, Marcin, Hilden, Marco, Ghoreishi-Madiseh, Ali, Kuyuk, Ali, Kalantari, Hossein, Sasmito, Agus, Hernandez-Santin, Lorna, Erskine, Peter, Cote, Claire, Lebre, Eleanor and Seligman, Benjamin (2022). Data relating to the Complex Orebodies Review of the Izok Lake Corridor Project (Izok-Dataroom-UQ). The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/9a95ed5
Thesis
Hilden, Marko Mikael (2007). Dimensional analysis approach to the scale-up and modelling of industrial screens. PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/158506
Research Reports
Forbes, Liza, Runge, Kym, Verster, Lizette, Gonzalez, Juan Jose, Awatey, Bellson, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Miceli, Hayla, Yanez, German Lastra, Diba, Farhana, Skliar, Anna, Brill, Candice, Arslan, Unzile Yenial, Dzinza, Lucia, Hilden, Marko and Weatherley, Dion (2023). Collaborative consortium for coarse particle processing research, Q4 2023 technical report. Interim Evaluation Report; 5th Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko, Forbes, Gordon and Meng, Yuhao (2023). SAG Advanced Process Control review: Final report for Dugald River Mine. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC).
Reyes, Francisco, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2021). Mill filling inference tool implementation. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Reyes, Francisco, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2020). Mill filling prediction modelling. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Reyes, Francisco, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2020). Model development and evaluation in IES. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Reyes, Francisco, Hilden, Marko and Yayhyaei, Mohsen (2020). Review of SAG pilot test work – copper. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.