New Gold’s set up of a Jameson Cell cleansing circuit at New Afton gold and copper mine marks the five hundredth Jameson Cell worldwide – a serious milestone that reinforces Glencore Expertise’s world management in flotation expertise.
After in depth unbiased analysis, New Gold approached Glencore Expertise to discover choices for changing its getting older cleansing circuit. A complete program of on-site, head-to-head check work was carried out, evaluating the Jameson Cell towards another expertise.
Glencore Expertise performed in-depth testing throughout all levels of the cleansing circuit – scalping, scavenging, and recleaning – and delivered detailed knowledge and circuit modelling tailor-made to New Gold’s operational wants. A number of flowsheet choices have been offered, together with each hybrid and standalone Jameson Cell configurations.
This collaborative course of led to a stage-wise implementation technique, with the recleaner stage being prioritised for the primary Jameson Cell set up.
Demonstrating its dedication to flexibility, Glencore Expertise partnered with a Canadian producer to provide the Jameson Cell domestically – fulfilling New Gold’s choice for native procurement.
Carter Lawrence, Senior Metallurgist at Glencore Expertise, acknowledged the milestone as a testomony to the collaborative effort with New Gold and its position in delivering a number one instance of flotation innovation and efficiency.
“The staff at New Gold made it clear from the outset that they have been centered on attaining the very best efficiency and operational final result at New Afton – and have been open to wanting past typical expertise to get there. That dedication gave us the chance to showcase the Jameson Cell, and we’re proud it met the excessive requirements they set. Their ongoing engagement allowed us to develop a custom-fit answer we’re assured will ship the outcomes they’re aiming for.”
