Malcolm has applied fundamental comminution research to design and process improvement on over 70 mines worldwide during 35 years at Mintek, UCT, and then as Professor of comminution at the JKMRC in Australia. His work is published in over 200 papers and has been presented in as many conferences worldwide. Malcolm collaborates extensively, with close compatriots on 5 continents forming the Global Comminution Collaborative (GCC) – providing an expert research and consulting base covering the full comminution process chain. Malcolm provides on-site experiential training and site reviews to empower mine staff to upgrade the productivity and their skills. This is supplemented with formal training workshops on liner design, comminution and Advanced Mine to Mill. Malcolm’s research vision is of integrated total process simulation as a tool for innovation – linking geology, mining, energy and size reduction, gangue rejection and recovery into flexible process design and process optimisation.
Malcolm supervises research students and runs three companies dedicated to advancing cutting edge technology into the mining industry. These focus around operation-relevant training; advanced mill liner design using DEM modelling; mechanistic mill modelling; introducing the latest tools into daily process control; operationalising advanced mine-to-mill implementation; and development of step-change reduction in comminution energy.
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Malcolm places a strong emphasis on presenting at conferences, as a pathway to connectingresearch outcomes to other researchers, and importantly to encourage industry uptake of the latest technology arising from research.
Recent process reviews: In 2019 demonstrated and provided the technical pathway to increase production by between 10 and 20% on three mines (Las Bambas, Peru; New gold and Voisey’s bay, Canada). At the Barrick Cortez demonstrated a 16% increase in mill throughput capacity (Powell et al. AusIMM mill operators conference 2018 and SAG conference 2019), and again in 2020 for a new ore body. Anglo American Platinum Mogalakwena crushing circuit: capacity increased by 20% based on recommendations of a GCC review and simulations, worth about $100M per annum (Powell et al, SAG conference 2011). Increased mill throughput at Cadia of 10% over a period of liner life, translating to 3% over liner life, a value of over $20M per annum (Bird et al., SAG conference, 2011). Navachab Ball scats removal: a step change of 9% in mill throughput (Powell and Smit, SAG conference 2001), which drove an industry-wide upgrade to grinding ball quality in Southern Africa.
Liner design: Increases in liner life of over 50% on many mills, worth $0.3-1.5M per annum on single mills. Liner redesign Pustynnoye mine, Kahzakstahn: increased liner life by 50% and mill throughput by 20% (Powell et al, AusIMM.MillOps, 2018).
MillTraj liner design software: with over 200 licences with half the world liner suppliers the use of this software has propagated liner life and mill performance improvement worldwide.
Journal Article: Human factors in control room operations in mineral processing: Elevating control from reactive to proactive
Li, Xilin, Powell, Malcolm and Horberry, Tim (2012). Human factors in control room operations in mineral processing: Elevating control from reactive to proactive. Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 6 (1), 88-111. doi: 10.1177/1555343411432340
Conference Publication: Step change - a staircase rather than a giant leap
Powell, M. S. and Mainza, A. N. (2012). Step change - a staircase rather than a giant leap. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: International Mineral Processing Congress.
Conference Publication: Adapting mill control to account for liner wear on the Cadia 40ft mill.
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.
Conference Publication: Integrating liner profile evolution and mill performance with 3D DEM modelling
Weerasekara, Nirmal, Powell, Malcolm, Franke, J. and Favier, J. (2011). Integrating liner profile evolution and mill performance with 3D DEM modelling. 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.
Conference Publication: The strengths of SAG and HPGR in flexible circuit designs
Powell, Malcolm, Benzer, Hakan and Mainza, Aubrey (2011). The strengths of SAG and HPGR in flexible circuit designs. 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.
Conference Publication: Exploring the breakage environment in mills with discrete element methods
Weerasekara, Nirmal and Powell, Malcolm (2010). Exploring the breakage environment in mills with discrete element methods. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Journal Article: Applying grinding curves to mill operation and optimisation
Powell, M. S., van der Westhuizen, A. P. and Mainza, A. N. (2009). Applying grinding curves to mill operation and optimisation. Minerals Engineering, 22 (7-8), 625-632. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2009.01.008
Conference Publication: Beyond mine-to-mill: Circuit design for energy efficient resource utilisation.
Powell, M. and Bye, A. (2009). Beyond mine-to-mill: Circuit design for energy efficient resource utilisation.. Tenth Mill Operators' Conference, Adelaide, SA, 12-14 October, 2009. Carlton, VIC: AusIMM.
Journal Article: The future of comminution modelling
Powell, M. S. and Morrison, R. D. (2007). The future of comminution modelling. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 84 (1-4), 228-239. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2006.08.003
Conference Publication: Slurry pooling and transport issues in SAG mills
Powell, M. S. and Valery, W. (2006). Slurry pooling and transport issues in SAG mills. International autogenous and semiautogenous grinding technology, Vancouver, Canada, 24-27 September, 2006. Vancouver, Canada: University of British Columbia, Dept. of Mining Engineering.
Journal Article: Improved experimental tracking techniques for validating discrete element method simulations of tumbling mills
Govender, I., McBride, A. T. and Powell, M. S. (2004). Improved experimental tracking techniques for validating discrete element method simulations of tumbling mills. Experimental Mechanics, 44 (6), 593-607. doi: 10.1177/0014485104048333
P3-007 Validation of mass balance and model calibration in IES (P9Q AR)
(2019–2020) Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
Project No.7 Cyclone classification
(2019–2020) Weir Minerals Australia Ltd
Grindcurve survey of the Aitik grinding circuit
(2018–2019) Boliden Mineral AB
Predicting physical breakage properties of ore from microstructure and texture for use in Geometallurgical modelling
Doctor Philosophy
(2017) Doctor Philosophy
(2016) Doctor Philosophy
Mechanistic mill modelling
Steppping modelling of mineral processing into the digita era, by utilising high-end computing to enable dynamic process simulation in real time.
The models are built on a foundation of sund physics including: rock fracture for a continuum of ore strength properties adn matching the modes found in comminution devices, material transport, diffusive flow in a packed bed of particles, collision energy spectra, pulp and solids discharge functions. Computational tools of CFD and DEM are used to study the internal grinding enviroment adn provide the 'experimental' data upon which to claibrate analytic solutions that can be solved in real-time with numerical techniques. These are calibrated to pilot tests and ultimately large-scale production equipment.
The outcome will be a dynamic, mechanistic model, that can be used for desiogn, optimisaton studies, and to support on-line control. Such an outcome will be trasnformative to the mining industry in terms of advaning the processing efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of mining while ensuring its continued viability in providing essential resources to society.
An applicant should be inspired by science being applied to industry, be strong in applied mathematical modelling and computing, and willing to develop a comprehensive set of new skills.
Li, Xilin, Powell, Malcolm and Horberry, Tim (2012). Human factors in control room operations in mineral processing: Elevating control from reactive to proactive. Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 6 (1), 88-111. doi: 10.1177/1555343411432340
Step change - a staircase rather than a giant leap
Powell, M. S. and Mainza, A. N. (2012). Step change - a staircase rather than a giant leap. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: International Mineral Processing Congress.
Adapting mill control to account for liner wear on the Cadia 40ft mill.
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.
Integrating liner profile evolution and mill performance with 3D DEM modelling
Weerasekara, Nirmal, Powell, Malcolm, Franke, J. and Favier, J. (2011). Integrating liner profile evolution and mill performance with 3D DEM modelling. 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.
The strengths of SAG and HPGR in flexible circuit designs
Powell, Malcolm, Benzer, Hakan and Mainza, Aubrey (2011). The strengths of SAG and HPGR in flexible circuit designs. 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.
Exploring the breakage environment in mills with discrete element methods
Weerasekara, Nirmal and Powell, Malcolm (2010). Exploring the breakage environment in mills with discrete element methods. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Applying grinding curves to mill operation and optimisation
Powell, M. S., van der Westhuizen, A. P. and Mainza, A. N. (2009). Applying grinding curves to mill operation and optimisation. Minerals Engineering, 22 (7-8), 625-632. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2009.01.008
Beyond mine-to-mill: Circuit design for energy efficient resource utilisation.
Powell, M. and Bye, A. (2009). Beyond mine-to-mill: Circuit design for energy efficient resource utilisation.. Tenth Mill Operators' Conference, Adelaide, SA, 12-14 October, 2009. Carlton, VIC: AusIMM.
The future of comminution modelling
Powell, M. S. and Morrison, R. D. (2007). The future of comminution modelling. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 84 (1-4), 228-239. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2006.08.003
Slurry pooling and transport issues in SAG mills
Powell, M. S. and Valery, W. (2006). Slurry pooling and transport issues in SAG mills. International autogenous and semiautogenous grinding technology, Vancouver, Canada, 24-27 September, 2006. Vancouver, Canada: University of British Columbia, Dept. of Mining Engineering.
Govender, I., McBride, A. T. and Powell, M. S. (2004). Improved experimental tracking techniques for validating discrete element method simulations of tumbling mills. Experimental Mechanics, 44 (6), 593-607. doi: 10.1177/0014485104048333
The selection and design of mill liners
Powell, M. S., Smit, I., Radsizewski, P., Cleary, P., Rattray, B., Eriksson, K. and Schaeffer, L. (2006). The selection and design of mill liners. Advances in Comminution. (pp. 331-376) edited by Kawatra, S . Komar. Littleton, CO: Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.
Novel size segregation indices for multi-sized particle stockpiles
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
Trialling one-part geopolymer production including iron ore tailings as fillers
Mazzinghy, Douglas B., Figueiredo, Ricardo A.M., Parbhakar-Fox, Anita, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Vaughan, James and Powell, Malcolm S. (2022). Trialling one-part geopolymer production including iron ore tailings as fillers. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 36 (5), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2022.2047271
A consolidated summary on the evolution of a dynamic tumbling mill model
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
Frausto, J.J., Ballantyne, G.R., Runge, K., Powell, M.S., Wightman, E.M., Evans, C.L., Gonzalez, P. and Gomez, S. (2021). The effect of screen versus cyclone classification on the mineral liberation properties of a polymetallic ore. Minerals Engineering, 169 106930, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106930
The double wheel breakage test
Bueno, Marcos, Torvela, Janne, Chandramohan, Rajiv, Chavez Matus, Tabatha, Liedes, Toni and Powell, Malcolm (2021). The double wheel breakage test. Minerals Engineering, 168 106905. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106905
An alternative strategy to compensate for screw wear in gravity induced stirred mills
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
An improved method for grinding mill filling measurement and the estimation of load volume and mass
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
Mechanistic modeling and simulation of a batch vertical stirred mill
Oliveira, A. L.R., Rodriguez, V. A., de Carvalho, R. M., Powell, M. S. and Tavares, L. M. (2020). Mechanistic modeling and simulation of a batch vertical stirred mill. Minerals Engineering, 156 106487, 106487. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106487
Yu, P., Xie, W., Liu, L. X. and Powell, M. S. (2019). Applying Fréchet distance to evaluate the discrepancy of product size distribution between single particle and monolayer multi-particle breakage. Powder Technology, 344, 647-653. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2018.12.043
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
Evolution of impact breakage characterisation: re-defining t-family relationship
Ballantyne, Grant, Bonfils, Benjamin and Powell, Malcolm (2017). Evolution of impact breakage characterisation: re-defining t-family relationship. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 168, 126-135. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2017.10.001
A geometrical texture model for multi-mineral liberation prediction
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
Calculating breakage parameters of a batch vertical stirred mill
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
Yu, P., Xie, W., Liu, L. X. and Powell, M. S. (2017). The development of the wide-range 4D appearance function for breakage characterisation in grinding mills. Minerals Engineering, 110, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.04.004
Assessment of hydrocyclone operation in gravity induced stirred mill circuit
Palaniandy, Samayamutthirian, Mohsen Yahyaei and Powell, Malcolm (2017). Assessment of hydrocyclone operation in gravity induced stirred mill circuit. Minerals Engineering, 108, 83-92. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.01.002
Analytical solution for the dynamic model of tumbling mills
Yu, Ping, Xie, Weiguo, Liu, Lian X. and Powell, Malcolm S. (2017). Analytical solution for the dynamic model of tumbling mills. Powder Technology, 337, 111-118. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2017.04.035
HPGR simulation from piston-die tests with an itabirite ore
Benzer, Hakan, Dündar, Hakan, Altun, Okay, Tavares, Luis Marcelo Marques, Powell, Malcolm, Mazzinghy, Douglas Batista and Russo, José Francisco Cabello (2017). HPGR simulation from piston-die tests with an itabirite ore. Revista Escola de Minas, 70 (1), 99-107. doi: 10.1590/0370-44672015700058
Investigating the effect of applied strain rate in a single breakage event
Saeidi, Fatemeh, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Powell, Malcolm and Tavares, Luis Marcelo (2017). Investigating the effect of applied strain rate in a single breakage event. Minerals Engineering, 100, 211-222. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.09.010
A phenomenological model of single particle breakage as a multi-stage process
Saeidi, Fatemeh, Tavares, Luis Marcelo, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2016). A phenomenological model of single particle breakage as a multi-stage process. Minerals Engineering, 98, 90-100. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.07.006
Performance evaluation of the novel multi-shaft mill using DEM modelling
Bracey, R. J., Weerasekara, N. S. and Powell, M. S. (2016). Performance evaluation of the novel multi-shaft mill using DEM modelling. Minerals Engineering, 98, 251-260. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.09.007
Investigating internal classification within gravity induced stirred mills
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
Developments in incremental rock breakage testing methodologies and modelling
Bonfils, Benjamin, Ballantyne, Grant R. and Powell, Malcolm S. (2016). Developments in incremental rock breakage testing methodologies and modelling. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 152, 16-25. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2016.04.010
Relining efficiency and liner design for improved plant performance
Yahyaei, M, Powell, M.S, Toor, Paul, Tuxford, Andrew and Limpus, Andrew (2015). Relining efficiency and liner design for improved plant performance. Minerals Engineering, 83, 64-77. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.08.016
Estimating energy in grinding using DEM modelling
Weerasekara, N. S., Liu, L. X. and Powell, M. S. (2015). Estimating energy in grinding using DEM modelling. Minerals Engineering, 85, 23-33. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.10.013
Parker, Tamsyn, Shi, Feng N., Evans, Catherine L. and Powell, Malcolm (2015). The effects of electrical comminution on the mineral liberation and surface chemistry of a porphyry copper ore. Minerals Engineering, 82 4620, 101-106. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.03.019
Characterisation of superficial breakage using multi-size pilot mills
Yahyaei, M., Weerasekara, N. S. and Powell, M. S. (2015). Characterisation of superficial breakage using multi-size pilot mills. Minerals Engineering, 81, 71-78. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.07.011
VertiMill® - preparing the feed within floatable regime at lower specific energy
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
Introducing the concept of mechanical texture in comminution: The case of concrete recycling
Bourgeois, Florent S., Lippiatt, Nicholas R. and Powell, Malcolm S. (2015). Introducing the concept of mechanical texture in comminution: The case of concrete recycling. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 136, 7-14. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2014.09.012
Size specific energy (SSE) - energy required to generate minus 75 micron material
Ballantyne, Grant R., Peukert, Wolfgang and Powell, Malcolm S. (2015). Size specific energy (SSE) - energy required to generate minus 75 micron material. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 136, 2-6. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2014.09.010
Yildirim, Baris G., Bradshaw, Dee, Powell, Malcolm, Evans, Cathy and Clark, Alice (2014). Development of an effective and practical Process Alteration Index (PAI) for predicting metallurgical responses of Cu porphyries. Minerals Engineering, 69, 91-96. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.07.009
Benchmarking comminution energy consumption for the processing of copper and gold ores
Ballantyne, G. R. and Powell, M. S. (2014). Benchmarking comminution energy consumption for the processing of copper and gold ores. Minerals Engineering, 65, 109-114. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.05.017
A semi-mechanistic model of hydrocyclones - developed form industrial data and inputs from CFD.
Narasimha, M., Mainza, A., Holtham, Peter N., Powell, Malcolm and Brennan, Matthew S. (2014). A semi-mechanistic model of hydrocyclones - developed form industrial data and inputs from CFD.. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 133, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2014.08.006
Performance characterisation of AG/SAG mill pulp lifters using CFD techniques
Weerasekara, N. S. and Powell, M. S. (2014). Performance characterisation of AG/SAG mill pulp lifters using CFD techniques. Minerals Engineering, 63, 118-124. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.02.001
The contribution of DEM to the science of comminution
Weerasekara, N. S., Powell, M. S., Cleary, P. W., Tavares, L. M., Evertsson, M., Morrison, R. D., Quist, J. and Carvalho, R. M. (2013). The contribution of DEM to the science of comminution. Powder Technology, 248, 3-24. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2013.05.032
Tuazon, D., Corder, G., Powell, M. and Ziemski, M. (2012). A practical and rigorous approach for the integration of sustainability principles into the decision-making processes at minerals processing operations. Minerals Engineering, 29, 65-71. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.10.017
Li, Xilin, Powell, Malcolm and Horberry, Tim (2012). Human factors in control room operations in mineral processing: Elevating control from reactive to proactive. Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 6 (1), 88-111. doi: 10.1177/1555343411432340
Designing liners for performance not life
Toor, Paul, Franke, Jochen, Powell, Malcolm, Bird, Matthew and Waters, Thomas (2012). Designing liners for performance not life. Minerals Engineering, 43-44, 22-28. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.07.004
Multi-component AG/SAG mill model
Bueno, Marcos, Kojovic, Toni, Powell, Malcolm and Shi, Feng N. (2012). Multi-component AG/SAG mill model. Minerals Engineering, In Press, Corrected Proof, 12-21. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.06.011
The control room operator: The forgotten element in mineral process control
Li, X., Mckee, D.J., Horberry, T. and Powell, M.S. (2011). The control room operator: The forgotten element in mineral process control. Minerals Engineering, 24 (8), 894-902. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.04.001
DEM modelling of linear evolution and its influence on grinding rate in ball mills
Powell, Malcolm, Nirmal Weerasekara, Cole, S., LaRoche, R.D. and Favier, J. (2011). DEM modelling of linear evolution and its influence on grinding rate in ball mills. Minerals engineering, 24 (3-4), 341-351. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.12.012
Power draw estimations in experimental tumbling mills using PEPT
Bbosa, L. S., Govender, I., Mainza, A. N. and Powell, M. S. (2011). Power draw estimations in experimental tumbling mills using PEPT. Minerals Engineering, 24 (3-4), 319-324. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.10.005
Powell, Malcolm (2011). Foreword. Minerals Engineering, 24 (3-4), 179-180. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.02.007
A new predictive model of lifter bar wear in mills
Rezaeizadeh, M., Fooladi, M., Powell, M. S., Mansouri, S. H. and Weerasekara, N. S. (2010). A new predictive model of lifter bar wear in mills. Minerals Engineering, 23 (15), 1174-1181. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.07.016
Rezaeizadeh, M., Fooladi, M., Powell, M. S. and Mansouri, S. H. (2010). Experimental observations of lifter parameters and mill operation on power draw and liner impact loading. Minerals Engineering, 23 (15), 1182-1191. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.07.017
Energy representation for the Unified Comminution Model
Khanal, Manoj and Powell, Malcolm (2010). Energy representation for the Unified Comminution Model. Particulate Science and Technology: an international journal, 28 (6), 529-538. doi: 10.1080/02726350903579348
Rezaeizadeh, M., Fooladi, M., Powell, M. S. and Weerasekara, N. S. (2010). An experimental investigation of the effects of operating parameters on the wear of lifters in tumbling mills. Minerals Engineering, 23 (7), 558-562. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2009.12.010
Powell, M. S. (2009). Foreword. Minerals Engineering, 22 (7-8), 575-575. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2009.04.006
Applying grinding curves to mill operation and optimisation
Powell, M. S., van der Westhuizen, A. P. and Mainza, A. N. (2009). Applying grinding curves to mill operation and optimisation. Minerals Engineering, 22 (7-8), 625-632. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2009.01.008
Becker, M., Mainza, A. N., Powell, M. S., Bradshaw, D. J. and Knopjes, B. (2008). Quantifying the influence of classification with the 3 product cyclone on liberation and recovery of PGMs in UG2 ore. Minerals Engineering, 21 (7), 549-558. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2007.11.001
The future of comminution modelling
Powell, M. S. and Morrison, R. D. (2007). The future of comminution modelling. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 84 (1-4), 228-239. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2006.08.003
Extended grinding curves are essential to the comparison of milling performance
Powell, Malcolm and Mainza, Aubrey (2006). Extended grinding curves are essential to the comparison of milling performance. Minerals Engineering, 19 (15), 1487-1494. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2006.08.004
Design for sampling - preliminary exploration
Morrison, R. and Powell, M. (2006). Design for sampling - preliminary exploration. Journal of The South African Institute of Mining And Metallurgy, 106 (10), 697-706.
Study of flow behaviour in a three-product cyclone using computational fluid dynamics
Mainza, A., Narasimha, M., Powell, M. S., Holtham, P. N. and Brennan, M. S. (2006). Study of flow behaviour in a three-product cyclone using computational fluid dynamics. Minerals Engineering, 19 (10), 1048-1058. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2006.03.014
What is required from DEM simulation to model breakage in mills?
Powell, M S and McBride, A T (2006). What is required from DEM simulation to model breakage in mills?. Minerals engineering, 19 (10), 1013-1021. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2006.03.009
A CFD simulation of a single phase hydrocyclone flow field
Dlamini, M. F., Powell, M. S. and Meyer, C. J. (2005). A CFD simulation of a single phase hydrocyclone flow field. Journal of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 105 (10), 711-717.
Govender, I., McBride, A. T. and Powell, M. S. (2004). Improved experimental tracking techniques for validating discrete element method simulations of tumbling mills. Experimental Mechanics, 44 (6), 593-607. doi: 10.1177/0014485104048333
A three-dimensional analysis of media motion and grinding regions in mills
Powell, M. S. and McBride, A. T. (2004). A three-dimensional analysis of media motion and grinding regions in mills. Minerals engineering, 17 (11), 1099-1109. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2004.06.022
Differential classification of dense material in a three-product cyclone
Mainza, A., Powell, M. S. and Knopjes, B. (2004). Differential classification of dense material in a three-product cyclone. Minerals engineering, 17 (5), 573-579. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2004.01.023
McBride, Andrew, Govender, Indresan, Powell, Malcolm and Cloete, Trevor (2004). Contributions to the experimental validation of the discrete element method applied to tumbling mills. Engineering Computations, 21 (2), 119-136. doi: 10.1108/02644400410519703
Automated imaging to track the 3D motion of particles
Govender, I., Powell, M. and Nurick, G. N. (2002). Automated imaging to track the 3D motion of particles. Experimental Mechanics, 42 (2), 153-160. doi: 10.1177/0014485102042002205
Developments in the understanding of South African style SAG mills
Powell, M. S., Morrell, S. and Latchireddi, S. (2001). Developments in the understanding of South African style SAG mills. Minerals Engineering, 14 (10), 1143-1153. doi: 10.1016/S0892-6875(01)00132-7
A standardised method for the precise quantification of practical minimum comminution energy
Ali, S., Powell, M. S., Yahyaei, M., Weatherley, D. K. and Ballantyne, G. R. (2022). A standardised method for the precise quantification of practical minimum comminution energy. IMPC Asia-Pacific Conference 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22–24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: AusIMM.
A method to evaluate the impact of stockpile size segregation on the performance of SAG mills
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.
How our clients will drive the need to slash energy use in mining
Powell, M. (2019). How our clients will drive the need to slash energy use in mining. 26th International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, Antalya, Turkey, 16-19 April 2019. Antalya, Turkey: Baski.
A dynamic model for materials storage to model size segregation
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.
Advanced mine-to-mill used to unlock SABC capacity at the Barrick Cortez mine
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.
Development of a laboratory test to quantify the size segregation in stockpiles
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.
Initial applyication of a dynamic, mechanistic mill model
Bonfils, B. and Powell, M. S. (2019). Initial applyication of a dynamic, mechanistic mill model. 29th International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC 2018, Moscow, Russia, 15-21 September 2018. Montreal, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Production improvement opportunities in comminution circuits
Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2019). Production improvement opportunities in comminution circuits. 14th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2018, Brisbane, Australia, 29-31 August 2019. Carlton VIC Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
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.
The new suite of breakage characterisation tests
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.
Advanced mine to mill application at the Barrick Cortez mine
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.
Weatherley, D. K. and Powell, M. S. (2017). Bivariate population balance equations for progressive weakening and fragmentation of base metal ores in tumbling mills. 9th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2017, Sydney, NSW Australia, 27-29 November 2017 . Barton, ACT, Australia: Engineers Australia.
The Impact of Classification Efficiency on Comminution and Flotation Circuit Performance
Frausto, J. J., Ballantyne, G. R., Runge, K., Powell, M. S. and Cruz, R. (2017). The Impact of Classification Efficiency on Comminution and Flotation Circuit Performance. AusIMM Metallurgical Plant Design and Operating Strategies (MetPlant) Conference, Perth, Australia, 11-12 September 2017. Carlton South, VIC Australia: AusIMM.
A generic dynamic model incorporating a 4D appearance function for tumbling mills
Yu, Ping, Xie, Weiguo, Liu, Lian X., Weerasekara, Nirmal, Bonfils, Benjamin and Powell, Malcolm (2016). A generic dynamic model incorporating a 4D appearance function for tumbling mills. 28th International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC 2016, Quebec City, Canada, 11-15 September 2016. Westmount, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Energy curve case study (AngloGold Ashanti)
Ballantyne, Grant R., Powell, M. S., Clarke, N., Di Trento, M., Kock, F. and Putland, B. (2016). Energy curve case study (AngloGold Ashanti). 2016 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit (SME 2016), Phoenix, Arizona, 2016.
Extension of the comminution energy curves and application to stirred milling performance
Ballantyne, Grant, Powell, M. S. and Radziszewski, P. (2016). Extension of the comminution energy curves and application to stirred milling performance. Canadian Mineral Processing (CMP) Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 19-21 January 2016. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Canadian Mineral Processing (CMP) Conference.
Understanding single particle breakage event to evaluate the effect of applied strain rate
Saeidi, Fatemeh, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Powell, Malcolm and Marcelo Tavares, Luis (2016). Understanding single particle breakage event to evaluate the effect of applied strain rate. XXVIII International Mineral Processing Congress Proceedings, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 11-15 September 2016. Canadian Institute Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Using the comminution energy curves to assess equipment performance
Ballantyne, G. R. and Powell, M. S. (2016). Using the comminution energy curves to assess equipment performance. Comminution '16: 10th International Comminution Symposium, Capetown, South Africa, 11-14 April 2016. Capetown, South Africa: International Comminution Symposium.
A study of the effect of particle size on surface breakage in a pilot mill
Yahyaei, M., Weerasekara, N. and Powell, M. (2015). A study of the effect of particle size on surface breakage in a pilot mill. 14th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Gothenburg, Sweden, 7-10 September 2015. Gothenberg, Sweden: Chalmers University of Technology.
Application of research principles to identify process improvement at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine
G. R. Ballantyne, N. Clarke, P. Elms, A. Anyimadu and M. S. Powell (2015). Application of research principles to identify process improvement at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. MetPlant 2015: Plant Design & Operating Strategies - World's Best Practice, Perth, Australia, 7-8 September, 2015. Melbourne, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Development of the comminution 'energy curve'
Ballantyne, G. R. and Powell, M. S. (2015). Development of the comminution 'energy curve'. 6th International Conference on Semi-Autogenous and High Pressure Grinding Technology, Vancouver, Canada, 20 - 24 September, 2015. Vancouver, Canada: SAG Conference.
Double Impact Breakage: Comparison and Extension of Size Specific Energy Methodology
Reja, Y., Ballantyne, G. R., Bonfils, B. and Powell, M. S. (2015). Double Impact Breakage: Comparison and Extension of Size Specific Energy Methodology. European Symposium of Comminution and Classification (ESCC), Gothenburg, Sweden, 2015.
Full pre-crush to sag mills – the case for changing this practice
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).
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).
Improving liner design for efficiency
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Limpus, Andrew, Russell, John, Toor, Paul and Powell, Malcolm (2015). Improving liner design for efficiency. 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).
Measuring shear abrasion breakage of rocks using a novel characterisation experiment
Masuret, C., Yahyaei, M., Weerasekara, N. and Powell, M. (2015). Measuring shear abrasion breakage of rocks using a novel characterisation experiment. 14th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Gothenburg, Sweden, 7-10 September 2015. Gothenberg, Sweden: Chalmers University of Technology.
Modelling single particle breakage as a multi-stage process
Saeidi, Fatemeh, Marcelo Tavares, Luis, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2015). Modelling single particle breakage as a multi-stage process. 14th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Gothenburg, Sweden, 7-10 September 2015. Gothenberg, Sweden: Chalmers University of Technology.
Simple energy measures for assessing total circuit efficiency
Ballantyne, Grant, Powell, M. S., Bonfils, B. and Yahyaei, M. (2015). Simple energy measures for assessing total circuit efficiency. 6th International Conference on Semi-Autogenous and High Pressure Grinding Technology, Vancouver, Canada, 20 - 24 September 2015.
Simulations of expansion scenarios of a standard SABC circuit
Bonfils, Benjamin, Powell, Malcolm and Tello, Sebastian (2015). Simulations of expansion scenarios of a standard SABC circuit. International Conference on Semi-Autogenous and High Pressure Grinding Technology, Vancouver, Canada, 20-24 September 2015.
The Cadia Hpgr-Sag Circuit – from design to operation – the commissioning challenge
Engelhardt, Dieter, Seppelt, Joe, Waters, Tom, Apfelt, Andy, Lane, Greg, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2015). The Cadia Hpgr-Sag Circuit – from design to operation – the commissioning challenge. 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).
Understanding the effects of liner wear on SAG mill performance
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.
Using comminution energy intensity curves to assess efficiency of gold processing circuits
Ballantyne, G. R., Mainza, A. and Powell, M. S. (2015). Using comminution energy intensity curves to assess efficiency of gold processing circuits. World Gold 2015, Johannesburg, South Africa, 29 September - 1 October, 2015. Johannesburg South Africa: Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Advances in the simulation of flexible circuits
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.
Benchmarking comminution energy consumption for improved efficiency
Ballantyne, G. R. and Powell, M. S. (2014). Benchmarking comminution energy consumption for improved efficiency. 12th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2014, Townsville, Australia, 1-3 September 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Breakage characterization of multicomponent ore
Liu, L. X., Saeidi, F. and Powell, M. S. (2014). Breakage characterization of multicomponent ore. Comminution '14: 9th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-10 April, 2014.
Engelhardt, D., Lane, G. and Powell, M. (2014). Cadia expansion - the impact of installing high pressure grinding rolls prior to a semi-autogenous grinding mill. 12th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2014, Townsville, Australia, 1-3 September 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Challenges in developing integrated process models based on industrial survey data
Yahyaei, M., Vos, F., Powell, M., Siliezar, J. and Perkins, T. (2014). Challenges in developing integrated process models based on industrial survey data. 12th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2014, Townsville, Australia, 1-3 September 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Characterizing attrition of rock under incremental low- energy impacts
Francioli, Daniel, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Taveres, Luis Marcelo and Powell, Malcolm (2014). Characterizing attrition of rock under incremental low- energy impacts. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Comparison of single particle, Bond and bed tests for fine particle ore breakage characterisation
Ballantyne, G. R., Shi, F., Bonfils, B. and Powell, M. S. (2014). Comparison of single particle, Bond and bed tests for fine particle ore breakage characterisation. Comminution '14: 9th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-10 April, 2014.
Development of a dynamic mill model structure for tumbling mills
Yu, Ping, Xie, Weiguo, Liu, Lian and Powell, Malcolm (2014). Development of a dynamic mill model structure for tumbling mills. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Impact of mill size on low-energy surface damage
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Weerasekara, Nirmal and Powell, Malcolm (2014). Impact of mill size on low-energy surface damage. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Interpreting low energy attrition behaviour in a pilot mill using numerical modelling
Weerasekara, Nirmal, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2014). Interpreting low energy attrition behaviour in a pilot mill using numerical modelling. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Modelling particle size reduction in a batch grinding ball mill
Shi, Feng N., Weiguo Xie and Powell, Malcolm (2014). Modelling particle size reduction in a batch grinding ball mill. Comminution '14: 9th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-10 April, 2014.
New insights into comparison of breakage testing techniques
Saeidi, Fatemeh, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2014). New insights into comparison of breakage testing techniques. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Practical simulation of FlexiCircuit processing options
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.
Morrison, R. D., Powell, M., Cleary, P. W., Delaney, G. W., Cummins, S. and Loveday, B. (2014). Predicting the evolution of rock size distribution, throughput and product size in AG and SAG mills by incremental damage, chipping, rounding and abrasion. Comminution '14: 9th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-10 April, 2014.
Technical gaps and challenges for fine grinding
Liu, L. X., Palaniandy, S. and Powell, M. S. (2014). Technical gaps and challenges for fine grinding. Comminution '14: 9th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-10 April, 2014.
The appropriate and inappropriate application of the JKMRC t10 relationship
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.
VertiMill®: preparing the feed within floatable regime at lower specific energy
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.
Vertimill® performance updates in secondary and regrind duties at Cannington Mine, BHP Billiton.
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.
Characterisation of abrasion breakage using multi size pilot mills
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Weerasekara, Nirmal and Powell, Malcolm (2013). Characterisation of abrasion breakage using multi size pilot mills. 13th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Braunschweig, Germany, 9-12 September 2013. Gottingen, Germany: Sierke Verlag.
Developments in incremental rock breakage testing methodologies and modelling
Bonfils, B. and Powell, M. S. (2013). Developments in incremental rock breakage testing methodologies and modelling. ESCC2013: 13th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Braunschweig, Germany, 9-12 September, 2013. Göttingen, Germany: Sierke Verlag.
Facing the challenges of new low-grade orebodies with new economic circuit designs
Powell, Malcolm (2013). Facing the challenges of new low-grade orebodies with new economic circuit designs. II International Meeting on Metallurgy Peru 2013: Plants and Processes, Lima, Peru, 1-3 November, 2013.
Performance characterisation of AG/SAG mill pulp lifters using CFD techniques
Weerasekara, N. S. and Powell, M. S. (2013). Performance characterisation of AG/SAG mill pulp lifters using CFD techniques. Computational Modelling '13, Falmouth, Cornwall, U.K., 18-19 June, 2013. Falmouth, Cornwall, U.K.: Minerals Engineering International.
Powell, M. S. (2013). Pushing the boundaries of comminution with mechanistic modelling and multi-component process simulation. ESCC2013: 13th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Braunschweig, Germany, 9-12 September, 2013. Göttingen, Germany: Sierke Verlag.
Size specific energy (SSE): energy required to generate minus 75 micron material
Ballantyne, G. R., Yang, A. L., Powell, M. S. and Peukert, W. (2013). Size specific energy (SSE): energy required to generate minus 75 micron material. ESCC2013: 13th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Braunschweig, Germany, 9-12 September, 2013. Göttingen, Germany: Sierke Verlag.
The future developments in circuit simulation capability at the JKMRC
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.
The role of classification in an evolving comminution circuit
Mainza, A., Evertsson, M., Benzer, H., Tavarese, M., Powell, M. S., Rule, C., Plint, N., Lombard, M. and Knopjes, B. (2013). The role of classification in an evolving comminution circuit. ESCC2013: 13th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Braunschweig, Germany, 9-12 September, 2013. Göttingen, Germany: Sierke Verlag.
Utilising orebody knowledge to improve comminution circuit design and energy utilisation
Powell, M. S. (2013). Utilising orebody knowledge to improve comminution circuit design and energy utilisation. GeoMet 2013: The Second AusIMM International Geometallurgy Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 30 September-2 October, 2013. Carlton, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
VertiMill® - development of circuit survey and performance evaluation protocols
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).
A more holistic view of mill liner management
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.
Tuazon, D., Corder, G. D., Powell, M. and Ziemski, M. (2012). A practical and rigorous approach for integrating sustainability principles into decision-making processes at minerals processing operations. Life of Mine Conference (AusIMM), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 10 - 12 July 2012. Carlton North, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Comparing power draw predictions in experimental scale tumbling mills using PEPT and DEM
Bbosa, L., Govender, I., Mainza, A., Powell, M. and Plint, N. (2012). Comparing power draw predictions in experimental scale tumbling mills using PEPT and DEM. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: Technowrites.
Designing liners for performance not life
Toor, P., Franke, J., Powell, Malcolm, Bird, M. and Waters, T. (2012). Designing liners for performance not life. Comminution '12: 8th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 17-20 April 2012.
Yildirim, Baris, Bradshaw, D., Powell, M. S. and Clark, A. (2012). Development of an effective and practical alteration index for predicting metallurgical responses of Cu porphyries. Process Mineralogy '12, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-9 November 2012. Minerals Engineering International.
Early rejection of gangue - How much energy will it cost to save energy?
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.
How to use hard ore components as grinding media
Bueno, M. P. and Powell, M. S. (2012). How to use hard ore components as grinding media. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart,Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Optimisation opputunities for high pressure grinding rolls circuits
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.
Proportion of energy attributable to comminution
Ballantyne, G. R., Powell, M. S. and Tiang, M. (2012). Proportion of energy attributable to comminution. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Simulation of flexible circuits
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.
Step change - a staircase rather than a giant leap
Powell, M. S. and Mainza, A. N. (2012). Step change - a staircase rather than a giant leap. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: International Mineral Processing Congress.
Unlocking processing potential by empowering our operators
Li, X., Powell, M. S. and McKeague, W. (2012). Unlocking processing potential by empowering our operators. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Updated Julius Kruttschnitt semi-autogenous grinding mill model
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.
Tuazon, D., Corder, G., Powell, M. and Ziemski, M. (2011). A practical and rigorous approach for the integration of sustainability principles into the decision-making processes at minerals processing operations. Sustainability through Resource Conservation and Recycling 2011, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom, 10-12 May 2011.
Tuazon, D., Corder, G., Powell, M. and Ziemski, M. (2011). A practical and rigorous approach for the integration of sustainability principles into the decision-making processes at minerals processing operations. Fifth International Conference for Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry 2011, Aachen, Germany, 14-17 June 2011.
Adapting mill control to account for liner wear on the Cadia 40ft mill.
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.
Cadia expansion - from Open Pit to Block Cave and beyond
Engelhardt, Dieter, Robertson, Jason, Lane, Greg, Powell, Malcolm and Griffin, Paul (2011). Cadia expansion - from Open Pit to Block Cave and beyond. 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.
Grindcurves applied to a range of SAG and AG mills
Powell, Malcolm, Perkins, Tom and Mainza, Aubrey (2011). Grindcurves applied to a range of SAG and AG mills. 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.
Importance of the feed size distribution and recycle on the HPGR performance
Dundar, H., Benzer, H., Aydogan, N. A., Powell, Malcolm and Mainza, A. N. (2011). Importance of the feed size distribution and recycle on the HPGR performance. 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.
Integrating liner profile evolution and mill performance with 3D DEM modelling
Weerasekara, Nirmal, Powell, Malcolm, Franke, J. and Favier, J. (2011). Integrating liner profile evolution and mill performance with 3D DEM modelling. 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.
Multi-component autogenous pilot trials
Bueno, Marcos, Niva, Erik, Henriksson, Marcus, Philips, Doug, Powell, Malcolm, Kojovic, Toni, Shi, Feng N., Durant, Braam and Plint, Neville (2011). Multi-component autogenous pilot trials. 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.
Quantifying the influence of liner shape and mill filling for performance optimization
Toor, Paul, Franke, Jochen, Powell, Malcolm, Perkins, Thomas, Bird, Matt and Robertson, Jason (2011). Quantifying the influence of liner shape and mill filling for performance optimization. Fifth International Conference on Autogenous & Semiautogeneous Grinding Technology, Vancouver, Canada, 25-28 September 2011. Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
The Navachab optimisation history: Exceeding SAG performance benchmarks.
van Drunick, W. I., Wilhelm, H., Smit, I. and Powell, Malcolm (2011). The Navachab optimisation history: Exceeding SAG performance benchmarks.. 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.
The dominance of the competent
Bueno, Marcos, Powell, Malcolm, Kojovic, Toni, Worth, Jonathan, Shi, Feng N., Niva, E., Adolfsson, G., Henriksson, M., Partapuoli, A., Wikstrom, P., Tano, K. and Fredriksson, A. (2011). The dominance of the competent. 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.
The effect of blends of rock shape in AG/SAG mills and comminution circuits
Chandramohan, R., Powell, Malcolm, Holtham, Peter N., Lane, G. and Daniel, M. J. (2011). The effect of blends of rock shape in AG/SAG mills and comminution circuits. International Autogenous Grinding, Semiautogenous Grinding and High Pressure Grinding Rolls Technology 2011, Vancouver, B.C. Canada, 25-28 September 2011. Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
The influence of liner wear on milling efficiency
Toor, P., Perkins, T., Powell, M. S. and Franke, J. (2011). The influence of liner wear on milling efficiency. MetPlant 2011, Perth, Australia, 8-9 August 2011. Doncaster East, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
The strengths of SAG and HPGR in flexible circuit designs
Powell, Malcolm, Benzer, Hakan and Mainza, Aubrey (2011). The strengths of SAG and HPGR in flexible circuit designs. 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.
Transforming the effectiveness of the HPGR circuit at Anglo Platinum Mogalakwena
Powell, Malcolm, Benzer, Hakan, Mainza, Aubrey, Evertsson, Magnus, Tavares, Marcelo, van Drunick, Wayne, Potgieter, Mani, Davis, Barry, Plint, Neville and Rule, Chris (2011). Transforming the effectiveness of the HPGR circuit at Anglo Platinum Mogalakwena. 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.
Upgrading the JK SAG mill model
Kojovic, Toni, Powell, Malcolm, Bailey, Chris and Drinkwater, Diana (2011). Upgrading the JK SAG mill model. 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.
Building the unified comminution model
Powell, Malcolm and Weerasekara, Nirmal (2010). Building the unified comminution model. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Exploring the breakage environment in mills with discrete element methods
Weerasekara, Nirmal and Powell, Malcolm (2010). Exploring the breakage environment in mills with discrete element methods. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Human control in mineral processing plants: An operator centered investigation
Li, Xilin, Horberry, Tim and Powell, Malcolm (2010). Human control in mineral processing plants: An operator centered investigation. Human Factors and Ergnonomics Society 54th ANNUAL MEETING - 2010, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A, 27 September - 1 October 2010. San Francisco, U.S.A.: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. doi: 10.1518/107118110X12829369201151
Investigation on multicomponent semi-autogenous grinding
Bueno, Marcos, Shi, Feng N., Kojovic, Toni and Powell, Malcolm (2010). Investigation on multicomponent semi-autogenous grinding. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Modeling breakage environment in tumbling mills using DEM and analyzing the outputs
Weerasekara, N. S., Powell, M. S., Cole, S. and Favier, J. (2010). Modeling breakage environment in tumbling mills using DEM and analyzing the outputs. DEM5: The Fifth International Conference on Discrete Element Methods, University of London, 25-26 August, 2010. University of London, London, United Kingdom: Queen Mary.
PEPT Cape Town: A new positron emission particle tracking facility at iThemba LABS
Buffler, A., Govender, I., Cilliers, J. J., Parker, D. J., Franzidis, J.-P., Mainza, A., Newman, R.T., Powell, M. and Van Der Westhuizen, A. (2010). PEPT Cape Town: A new positron emission particle tracking facility at iThemba LABS. IAEA International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Research Applications and Utilization of Accelerators, Vienna, 4-8 May 2009. Vienna: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA.
The influence of particle shape in rock fracture
Chandramohan, Rajiv, Holtham, Peter N. and Powell, Malcolm (2010). The influence of particle shape in rock fracture. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Using positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) to investigate industrial systems
Govender, I., Morrison, A. J., Mainza, A., van der Westuizen, A., Franzidis, J.-P. and Powell, Malcolm (2010). Using positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) to investigate industrial systems. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 6-10 September 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Beyond mine-to-mill: Circuit design for energy efficient resource utilisation.
Powell, M. and Bye, A. (2009). Beyond mine-to-mill: Circuit design for energy efficient resource utilisation.. Tenth Mill Operators' Conference, Adelaide, SA, 12-14 October, 2009. Carlton, VIC: AusIMM.
The water efficient plant of the future: Towards a holistic process chain approach.
de Kretser, R. G., Powell, M., Scales, P. J. and Lim, J. (2009). The water efficient plant of the future: Towards a holistic process chain approach.. WIM 2009, Perth, WA, 15-17 September, 2009. Carlton, VIC: AusIMM.
A Mechanistic Approach to Modelling Slurry Transport in AG/SAG Mills: Transport through the Charge
Condori, P., Mainza, A., Govender, I. and Powell, M. S. (2008). A Mechanistic Approach to Modelling Slurry Transport in AG/SAG Mills: Transport through the Charge. XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress (XXIV IMPC), Beijing, China, 24-28 September 2008. Beijing, China: Science Press.
Analysis of the breakage data of a series of devices
Bbosa, L. S., Mainza, A. N. and Powell, M. S. (2008). Analysis of the breakage data of a series of devices. XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress (XXIV IMPC), Beijing, China, 24-28 September, 2008. Beijing China: Science Press.
Applying DEM outputs to the unified comminution model
Powell, M., Weerasekara, N., Govender, I. and Khanal, M. (2008). Applying DEM outputs to the unified comminution model. Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing 2nd Annual Conference (CSRP'08), Brisbane, Australia, 18-19 November 2008. Kensington, WA, Australia: Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing.
Applying DEM outputs to the unified comminution model
Powell, M. S., Govender, I. and McBride, A. T. (2008). Applying DEM outputs to the unified comminution model. Discrete Element Methods (DEM) 07, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 27-29 August, 2007. Oxford, England: Pergamon Press. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2008.06.010
Applying computationally intensive techniques to modelling of comminution devices
Cleary, P. W., Powell, M. S. and Morrison, R. D. (2008). Applying computationally intensive techniques to modelling of comminution devices. XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress (XXIV IMPC), Beijing, China, 24-28 September 2008. Beijing, China: Science Press.
Challenges in applying the unified comminution model
Powell, M., Govender, I. and McBride, A. T. (2008). Challenges in applying the unified comminution model. XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress (XXIV IMPC), Beijing, China, 24-28 September, 2008. Beijing, China: Science Press.
Extraction of DEM collision data for input to breakage models
Powell, M., Weerasekara, N., Khanal, M. and Favier, J. (2008). Extraction of DEM collision data for input to breakage models. Comminution 08, Falmouth, Cornwall, U.K., 17-20 June, 2008.
Multiple-pass high pressure grinding rolls circuits
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.
Study of the efficiency of mineral department in the three product cyclone
Mainza, A. N. and Powell, M. S. (2008). Study of the efficiency of mineral department in the three product cyclone. XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress (XXIV IMPC), Beijing, China, 24-28 September, 2008. Beijing China: Science Press.
The new energy logging from the discrete element method
Weerasekara, N. and Powell, M. (2008). The new energy logging from the discrete element method. Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing 2nd Annual Conference (CSRP'08), Brisbane, Australia, 18-19 November 2008. Kensington, WA, Australia: Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing.
A 3D X-ray Vision System for Studying Discrete Particulate Behaviour
Govender, I, and Powell, M. S. (2007). A 3D X-ray Vision System for Studying Discrete Particulate Behaviour. Discrete Element Methods 07, Brisbane, Australia, 27-29 August, 2007.
Positron emission particle tracking of charge particles in a scaled industrial tumbling mill
Govender, I, Powell, M S, Chandramohan, R, Parker, D J, Fan, X and Ingram, A (2007). Positron emission particle tracking of charge particles in a scaled industrial tumbling mill. Proceedings of Discrete Elements Methods 07, Brisbane, Aug 27-29, 2007. MEI Online.
Using DEM to inform experimental design
McBride, A.T. and Powell, M.S. (2007). Using DEM to inform experimental design. Discrete Element Methods, Brisbane, Australia, 27-29 August, 2007.
A Proposed Mechanistic slurry discharge model for AG/SAG mills
Condori, P. and Powell, M.S. (2006). A Proposed Mechanistic slurry discharge model for AG/SAG mills. International autogenous and semiautogenous grinding technology, Vancouver, Canada, 23-27 September, 2006. Vancouver, Canada: University of British Columbia, Dept of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering.
A new look at breakage testing
Powell, Malcolm S. and Morrison, Rob D. (2006). A new look at breakage testing. 11th Euro. Symp. Comminution, Budapest, Hungary, 9-12 October, 2006. European Federation of Chemical Engineers.
A review of SAG circuits closed with hydrocyclones
Mainza, N, Powell, Malcolm and Morrison, R. D. (2006). A review of SAG circuits closed with hydrocyclones. SAG 2006, Vancouver Canada, 24-27 September 2006. Vancouver, Canada: CIM.
A structured approach to modelling SAG mill liner wear - Numerical modelling of liner evolution
McBride, A. T. and Powell, Malcolm S. (2006). A structured approach to modelling SAG mill liner wear - Numerical modelling of liner evolution. International autogenous and semi autogenous grinding technology 2006, Vancouver, Canada, 24-27 September 2006. Canada: CIM.
A structured approach to modelling SAG mill liner wear - monitoring wear
Powell, M. and Chandramohan, R. (2006). A structured approach to modelling SAG mill liner wear - monitoring wear. International Autogenous and Semiautogenous Grinding Technology 2006, Vancouver, Canada, 24-27 September 2006. Vancouver, Canada: CIM.
An empirical power model derived from 3D particle tracking experiments
Govender, I. and Powell, M. S. (2006). An empirical power model derived from 3D particle tracking experiments. Computational Modelling ’05, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-9 November 2005. Kidlington, Oxford, U.K.: Pergamon Press. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2006.03.017
Applying discrete element modelling to different modes of breakage in AG and SAG mills
Morrison, R., Loveday, B., Powell, M. S., Djordjevic, N. and Cleary, P. (2006). Applying discrete element modelling to different modes of breakage in AG and SAG mills. International autogenous and semiautogenous grinding technology 2006, Vancouver, Canada, 23-27 September, 2006. Vancouver, Canada: University of British Columbia, Dept. of Mining Engineering.
Charge segregation and slurry transport in long SAG mills
Mwansa, S., Condori, P. and Powell, M. S. (2006). Charge segregation and slurry transport in long SAG mills. XXIII International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2006), Istanbul, Turkey, 3-8 September 2006. Istanbul, Turkey: Promed Advertising.
Development of DEM validation tools with 3D X-ray particle tracking system
Govender, I., McBride, A. T. and Powell, M. S. (2006). Development of DEM validation tools with 3D X-ray particle tracking system. SEM06, St Louis, 4-7 June, 2006. USA: Society for Experimental Mechanics.
Enhancing platinum recovery with the three-product cyclone
Mainza, A. N., Powell, M.S. and Knopjes, B. (2006). Enhancing platinum recovery with the three-product cyclone. XXIII International Mineral Processing Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, 3-8 September 2006. Istanbul, Turkey: Promed Advertising Agency.
Industry taking the initiative in developing high calibre technical staff
Sweet, C.G., Sweet, J. A., Harris, M. C., Powell, M. S., Lambert, A. S., Charlesworth, P. and Knopjes, L. M. (2006). Industry taking the initiative in developing high calibre technical staff. The XXIII International Mineral Processing Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, 3-8 September 2006. Istanbul, Turkey: Promed Advertising Ltd.
Investigating SAG model assumptions using laboratory 3D trajectory data
Govender, I. and Powell, M. S. (2006). Investigating SAG model assumptions using laboratory 3D trajectory data. International autogenous and semiautogenous grinding technology, Vancouver, Canada, 24-27 September, 2006. Vancouver, Canada: University of British Columbia, Dept of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering.
Milling curves as a tool for characterising SAG mill performance
van der Westhuizen, A. P .P and Powell, M. S. (2006). Milling curves as a tool for characterising SAG mill performance. International autogenous and semiautogenous grinding technology, Vancouver Canada, 24-27 September, 2006. Vancouver Canada: University of British Columbia, Dept of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering.
RoM Ball mills - a comparison with AG/SAG milling
Mainza, A and Powell, Malcolm (2006). RoM Ball mills - a comparison with AG/SAG milling. International autogenous and semi autogenous grinding technology 2006, Vancouver, Canada, 24 - 27 September 2006. Vancouver, Canada: CIM.
Slurry pooling and transport issues in SAG mills
Powell, M. S. and Valery, W. (2006). Slurry pooling and transport issues in SAG mills. International autogenous and semiautogenous grinding technology, Vancouver, Canada, 24-27 September, 2006. Vancouver, Canada: University of British Columbia, Dept. of Mining Engineering.
The Unified Comminution Model - a Conceptually New Model
Powell, M.S. (2006). The Unified Comminution Model - a Conceptually New Model. Proceedings of the XXIII International Mineral Processing Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, 3 - 8 September, 2006.
The value of rigorous surveys - the Los Bronces experience
Powell, M., Condori, P., Smit, I. and Valery, W. (2006). The value of rigorous surveys - the Los Bronces experience. International autogenous and semi autogenous grinding technology 2006, Vancouver, Canada, 24 - 27 Septmeber 2006. Canada: CIM.
Chandramohan, R. and Powell, M. S. (2005). Measurement of particle interaction properties for incorporation in the discrete element method simulation. JKMRC International Student Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 6-7 September 2004. Oxford, U.K.: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2005.06.004
Mainza, A., Powell, M. S. and Knopjes, B. (2004). A comparison of different cyclones in addressing challenges in the classification of the dual density UG2 platinum ore. First International Platinum Conference ‘Platinum Adding Value’, Sun City, Rustenburg, South Africa, 3-7 October, 2004. Johannesburg, South Africa: The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM).
Using Particle Flow Code to investigate energy dissipation in a rotary grinding mill
Sarracino, R.S., McBride, A.T. and Powell, M.S. (2004). Using Particle Flow Code to investigate energy dissipation in a rotary grinding mill. Numerical Modeling in Micromechanics via Particle Methods, Kyoto, Japan, 28-29 October, 2004. Itasca.
Application of DEM Outputs to Refining Applied SAG Mill Models
Powell, M. S., McBride, A. T. and Govender, I. (2003). Application of DEM Outputs to Refining Applied SAG Mill Models. IMPC 2003 Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 28 September - 3 October , 2003. Marshalltown, South Africa: South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Use of the three-product cyclone in dual-density ore classification
Mainza, A. and Powell, M.S. (2003). Use of the three-product cyclone in dual-density ore classification. IMPC 2003, Cape Town, South Africa, 29 September- 3 October, 2003.
South African progress on closing the design gap between High- and Low-aspect SAG mills
Powell., M. S. (2002). South African progress on closing the design gap between High- and Low-aspect SAG mills. Canadian Mineral Processors, xx, 22-24 January, 2002. CIM.
Three Dimensional Validation of Discrete Element Method (DEM) using a laboratory ball mill
McBride, Andrew, Govender, Indresan, Powell, Malcolm and Balden, Victor (2002). Three Dimensional Validation of Discrete Element Method (DEM) using a laboratory ball mill. Discrete Element Methods 2002, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 23-25 September, 2002. New York: American Society of Civil Engineers. doi: 10.1061/40647(259)37
Putting the microscope over power consumption
Ballantyne, Grant and M. S. Powell (2015, 03 26). Putting the microscope over power consumption Queensland Industry Advocate
P3-007 Validation of mass balance and model calibration in IES (P9Q AR)
(2019–2020) Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
Project No.7 Cyclone classification
(2019–2020) Weir Minerals Australia Ltd
Grindcurve survey of the Aitik grinding circuit
(2018–2019) Boliden Mineral AB
DEM Modelling of stirred mill prototype and alternative stirrer designs
(2018) Weir Minerals Australia Ltd
Process Improvement Toolbox - Technology uptake and embedding (Project 3)
(2018) Anglo Operations Limited
Barrick Cortez Mine to Mill Digitization Project
(2017–2021) Barrick Gold Corporation (Canada)
(2017–2020) Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
Stress intensity in stirred mill
(2016–2017) Weir Minerals Australia Ltd
Newcrest research higher degree student projects
(2015–2022) NewCrest Mining Limited
Expansion of the energy curve to achieve critical mass of copper and gold mines internationally
(2015–2019) CEEC International Limited
(2015–2018) Weir Minerals Australia Ltd
(2015) NewCrest Mining Limited
(2014–2015) JKTech Pty Ltd
Improving Liner Design for Efficiency and Life
(2014) Russell Mineral Equipment Pty Ltd
Anglo American Centre for Sustainable Comminution
(2012–2018) Anglo Operations Proprietary Limited
AMIRA P9P - The optimisation of mineral processing by modelling and simulation 2012-2015
(2012–2016) AMIRA International Limited
Coarse Liberation Circuits - Phase 1
(2012–2014) Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
Telfer Resource Upgrade Initiative
(2012) Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
Collaborative development of stirred milling technology
(2011–2015) Metso Minerals (Australia) Limited
Anglo American's Water: Zero Net Water Consumption (CRC ORE project subcontract)
(2011–2012) Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
Experimental and Computational Modelling of the Rio Tinto Drum Scrubber
(2011–2012) Technological Resources Pty Limited
Exploration of Cadia Valley Operations (CVO) Expansion
(2011–2012) Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
(2011–2012) Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
Mogalakena North (MN) Dry section Capacity Upgrade
(2011–2012) Anglo Platinum Limited
(2011) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Sustainable Minerals Institute Data Analysis and Visualisation Laboratory
(2011) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Reduction of Mill Energy Utilisation Through Liner Shape Optimisation
(2010–2011) Scanalyse Pty Ltd
(2010) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Novel studies of size and shape-based effects in mineral processing using a Camsizer
(2009) UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
The optimisation of Mineral Processing by Modelling and Simulation 2008 - 2011
(2008–2011) AMIRA International Limited
CSRP Comminution Program Leadership
(2008–2010) CRC for Sustainable Resource Processing
Eco-efficient liberation and communition
(2008–2010) CRC for Sustainable Resource Processing
(2008–2009) CRC for Sustainable Resource Processing
HPGR Triple Pass HPGR Circuit Concept
(2008–2009) CRC for Sustainable Resource Processing
Demonstration of banana screen modelling capabilities
(2008) CRC for Sustainable Resource Processing
Predicting physical breakage properties of ore from microstructure and texture for use in Geometallurgical modelling
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Techno-Economic Multicomponent Analysis of Comminution Using Minerals Processing Simulators
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Grinding of Itabirite Iron Ore in Autogenous and Semi-Autogenous Mills.
(2014) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Quantifying the Influence of Liner Wear on SAG Mill Performance
(2014) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
DEVELOPING A 3-D DYNAMIC STOCKPILE/BIN MODEL WITH SIZE SEGREGATION FOR DRY COMMINUTION CIRCUITS
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
The impact of classification efficiency on comminution performance and flotation recovery
(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
A Generic Dynamic Model Structure for Tumbling Mills
(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Development of a standard methodology for energy efficiency measurement in comminution processes
(2017) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
New Approach for Characterising a Breakage Event as a Multi-stage Process
(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Application of the grindcurve methodology to AG/SAG mill control
(2016) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Process Modelling of Gravity Induced Stirred Mills
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
(2016) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Developing an abrasion characterisation test for measuring superficial breakage in comminution
(2015) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Improved Relationships for Discharge in SAG/AG Mills
(2015) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Development of a Multi-Component Model Structure for Autogenous and Semi-Autogenous Mills
(2013) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Effect of Rock Shapes in Comminution
(2013) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
Mechanistic mill modelling
Steppping modelling of mineral processing into the digita era, by utilising high-end computing to enable dynamic process simulation in real time.
The models are built on a foundation of sund physics including: rock fracture for a continuum of ore strength properties adn matching the modes found in comminution devices, material transport, diffusive flow in a packed bed of particles, collision energy spectra, pulp and solids discharge functions. Computational tools of CFD and DEM are used to study the internal grinding enviroment adn provide the 'experimental' data upon which to claibrate analytic solutions that can be solved in real-time with numerical techniques. These are calibrated to pilot tests and ultimately large-scale production equipment.
The outcome will be a dynamic, mechanistic model, that can be used for desiogn, optimisaton studies, and to support on-line control. Such an outcome will be trasnformative to the mining industry in terms of advaning the processing efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of mining while ensuring its continued viability in providing essential resources to society.
An applicant should be inspired by science being applied to industry, be strong in applied mathematical modelling and computing, and willing to develop a comprehensive set of new skills.