Introducing the Real Time Instruments'
Ecosystem of Sensors
Real Time Instruments has developed a comphrensive suite of sensor solutions for every stage of the mining process. This ‘ecosystem of sensors’ works together to create a detailed and trackable view of your material from pit to port, enhancing efficiency, safety and operational certainty.
Ore Grade Control in Mining
Optimising Recovery with Real-Time Analysis
Inconsistent ore grade undermines recovery, blending efficiency, and profitability—yet many operations still rely on delayed lab data that arrives after the damage is done. RTI solves this with real-time elemental analysis directly on the conveyor, giving operators live insight to stop off-spec material before it reaches the plant. That means fewer losses, better blending, and more tonnes hitting spec, shift after shift
Standardise Your Mine’s Ore Grade Control into an Auditable Process
Effective ore grade control is essential to the success of any mining operation. From exploration through to remediation, understanding the composition and grade of material being extracted allows for smarter decisions, optimised processing, and reduced waste. As the industry evolves, integrating advanced analysis technologies into grade control workflows ensures processes remain accurate, efficient, and accountable.
Ore grade control is the classification of mined material into ore, low-grade, waste, or metallurgical types based on geochemical and mineralogical data. This classification directly impacts processing efficiency, recovery rates, and overall mine profitability.
Alternative technologies often require sample preparation, laboratory turnaround, and operator supervision. In contrast, PGNAA technology delivers continuous, real-time elemental analysis on the conveyor belt—right where decisions matter most.
The Ore Grade Control Challenges Miners Are Facing Globally
Up to 30% of ore mined globally is either diluted or misclassified, reducing plant recovery rates and increasing waste disposal costs.
Delayed or inaccurate grade control can result in 5–15% lower revenue, particularly when high-grade material is unknowingly blended down.
Inconsistent feed grade can increase milling energy costs by 10–20%, due to fluctuations in hardness and mineral content.
At Real Time Instruments, we provide cutting-edge Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) solutions that transform traditional grade control practices, enabling mine operators to make informed decisions in real time.
Using Mining Ore Grade Control Software to Enhance Accuracy
Grade control is no longer a siloed, manual task. Solutions like mine planning and control software from providers such as Hexagon and Pitram have improved data integration across the mining life cycle. These systems allow geologists, engineers, and operators to manage block models, routing, stockpile balances, and QA/QC processes from a central platform.
But without timely and reliable material data, even the best software can’t prevent misclassification or dilution. RTI’s PGNAA-based analyzers solve this problem by delivering instantaneous, in-stream elemental analysis, feeding data directly into control systems for seamless process optimisation.
The Benefits of Effective Ore Grade Control
Reduce Misclassified Material up to 20%
Advanced grade control techniques can decrease ore misclassification rates by up to 20%, ensuring that high-grade ore is correctly identified and processed .
Minimize Processing Variability by 15-25%
Real-time monitoring and adjustments can reduce processing variability by 15–25%, leading to more consistent product quality and improved operational efficiency .
Improve Recovery Rates by 5-10%
Accurate grade control contributes to a 5–10% improvement in mineral recovery rates, maximizing the yield from extracted ore.
Decrease Rehandling Costs by up to 30%
By preventing the processing of off-spec material, operations can reduce rehandling and associated costs by up to 30%, enhancing overall productivity .
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Real Time Instruments is Solving These Challenges
How a leading bauxite producer tapped into material intelligence to eliminate reject material and increase compliant material.
Challenge Addressed: Bauxite mining operations often face difficulties in maintaining consistent ore quality due to natural variability in mineral composition. Traditional sampling methods can be time-consuming and may not provide the real-time data needed for immediate decision-making.
RTI’s Solution: RTI Scansuite introduced an online elemental analysis system that provides continuous, real-time data on the composition of bauxite ore. This technology allows for immediate adjustments in the mining process to ensure consistent ore quality.
Implementation: The system was integrated into the conveyor belt infrastructure, enabling the analysis of ore as it is transported. This setup ensures minimal disruption to existing operations while providing valuable data.
Results Achieved: The adoption of RTI’s technology led to improved ore grade control, reduced variability in product quality, and enhanced overall efficiency in the mining process. The real-time data allowed for quicker decision-making and more precise blending strategies.
Client Feedback: The mining operation reported increased confidence in meeting product specifications and appreciated the system’s contribution to operational efficiency.
