Copper process · 05 / Liberate the minerals

Grinding

Grinding reduces particles further so valuable minerals can be liberated from the surrounding material. A mill operates with associated feed, drive, lubrication and discharge systems. The type of mill and its drive arrangement are equipment-specific.

What arrives

Prepared ore and process water

What leaves

Ground material in a slurry circuit

Equipment and support

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  • Mill shell

    Contains the grinding process in the selected mill configuration.

  • Mill drive

    Supplies the mill's mechanical power.

  • Lubrication system

    Supports the approved mechanical arrangement.

  • Discharge sump

    Provides a slurry interface to the downstream pumping circuit.

Sources and equipment-specific detail

No typical motor ratings, throughput or operating targets are assumed. Supply nameplate and application information for an equipment-specific discussion. The cable tool retains its existing limitations.